Head Chef

NHS; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Kidderminster is seeking a skilled Head Chef to create nutritious meals for residents. The role involves leading a kitchen team, mentoring staff, and ensuring high standards of hospitality. Ideal candidates will have extensive culinary experience and a passion for quality ingredients.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of creating fresh, nutritious meals.
• Passion for using the best available ingredients.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of kitchen staff to prepare high-quality meals.
• Mentor and support team members in their careers.
• Ensure a high level of hospitality in meal presentation.

Skills

Creativity

Leadership

Customer Service

Education

Extensive experience as a Head Chef

Job description

Holmwood Care Centre is a 60-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care home in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. It has been rated 9.2 on Carehome.co.uk, indicating an excellent level of care and service. The home is looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for its residents using the best available ingredients.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading a team of kitchen staff to prepare and serve high-quality, innovative meals for the care home's residents. You will have the creative flair to showcase a high level of hospitality, and you will be expected to mentor and support your team to progress in their careers. The role consists of straight shifts with no evening work, and you will receive a fully supported induction to familiarize you with the technical skills required in a healthcare setting.

About us

Holmwood Care Centre is operated by OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, a company that specializes in providing high-quality residential and nursing care services. The organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Holmwood Care Centre, 30 Chaddesley Road, Kidderminster, DY10 3DJ
• 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
• Rated 9.2 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef
• 40 hours PW

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Chef that will lead by example, mentor your team and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings! There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior culinary role, with a proven track record of creating fresh, nutritious meals. A passion for using the best available ingredients and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service are also essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.