Head Chef

NHS; Lewes; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Lewes is seeking a Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for residents. This full-time role offers creative freedom in a supportive environment, with opportunities for team mentorship and professional growth. Ideal candidates will have strong culinary skills and a passion for high-quality hospitality.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Highly skilled and experienced chef with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals.
• Strong culinary skills and creativity are essential.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or institutional setting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of kitchen staff to prepare and serve meals.
• Create fresh, nutritious meals using high-quality ingredients.
• Mentor team members and help them progress through the Chef Academy.

Skills

Culinary skills

Creativity

Hospitality

Job description

Aria Healthcare is a leading provider of residential, dementia, and nursing care services in the UK. The organization operates several high-quality care homes, including Claydon House in Lewes, which has a CQC rating of 'Good' and a 9.8 rating on Carehome.co.uk. They are seeking a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for their residents using the best ingredients available.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading a team of kitchen staff to prepare and serve delicious, well-balanced meals for the residents of Claydon House. You will have the creative freedom to showcase your culinary talents and provide a high level of hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts with no evenings, and you will receive a fully supported induction to learn the technical skills required in the healthcare setting. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor your team and help them progress through the organization's Chef Academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable provider of residential, dementia, and nursing care services in the UK. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Care values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset, and they strive to provide a supportive and enriching work environment for their staff.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• 49 bedded - Residential, Dementia and NursingHome
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.8Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef
• Full time - 40 hours per week - alternate weekend required
• £16 per hour

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 highly skilled chefs 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 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 for this role will be a highly skilled and experienced chef with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. Strong culinary skills, creativity, and a commitment to providing high-quality hospitality are essential. Previous experience in a healthcare or institutional setting would be an advantage, but is not strictly required.

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.