Head Chef

Aria Healthcare; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare-focused culinary organization in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for its residents. The ideal candidate will possess a creative flair and demonstrate strong leadership skills, mentoring the kitchen team to maintain high hospitality standards. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and supportive induction into the healthcare culinary environment, with no evening shifts required.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef in a similar environment.
• Ability to create nutritious meals using fresh ingredients.
• Strong mentoring skills and ability to lead a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Create fresh and nutritious meals for residents.
• Lead the kitchen team and mentor junior chefs.
• Ensure high level hospitality in food presentation.

Skills

Creative flair in cooking

Leadership skills

Empathy and respectfulness

Job description

About the Home

• Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX
• 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef
• Full-Time; 40 hours per week
• Working alternate weekends required
• £39,281 per annum

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!