Head Chef

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Patterdown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Head Chef to create nutritious meals with fresh ingredients for a 52-bed residential and dementia home. The role requires leading and mentoring kitchen teams while ensuring high-quality hospitality standards. Ideal candidates will be passionate, empathetic, and capable of thriving in a healthcare environment. Full-time position offers competitive pay at £14.05 per hour.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Highly skilled in preparing nutritious meals using fresh ingredients.
• Passionate about leading and mentoring kitchen teams.
• Ability to deliver high-quality meals in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Create fresh nutritious meals for residents.
• Lead by example and mentor the kitchen team.
• Showcase high level hospitality with creative flair.

Skills

Leadership

Meal preparation

Mentoring

Creativity

Empathy

Job description

Overview

About the Home Ferfoot Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH 52 Bed Residential & Dementia Home CQC Rating: Good (Carehome.co.uk 9.7).

Role: Head Chef
Full-Time: 40 hours per week
Working alternate weekends required
Salary: £14.05 per hour

Responsibilities

• Create fresh nutritious meals for residents using the best fresh ingredients available
• Lead by example and mentor the kitchen team
• Showcase high level hospitality with creative flair
• Participate in a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and mentor teams to progress in the Chef academy

What we offer

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

About you

We are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef who is passionate, empathetic, respectful and has a growth mindset. The role requires the ability to lead, mentor and deliver high-quality meals within a healthcare setting.

About Aria Care

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.