Regional Chef

Integrated Care System; Fishcross; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aria Healthcare is seeking a skilled Regional Head Chef to oversee catering operations in Scotland. This role includes developing seasonal menus, mentoring a culinary team, and ensuring high-quality hospitality in a diverse and inclusive environment. Join us in providing nutritious meals for our residents while enjoying a supportive work culture and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef in a similar role.
• Knowledge of nutritional requirements in care homes.
• Ability to lead, train, and mentor a culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing catering operations across care homes.
• Developing seasonal menus using locally sourced ingredients.
• Mentoring and training chefs within the Chef Academy.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Mentoring

Hospitality

Education

Culinary qualification (diploma or degree)

Job description

Aria Healthcare is looking for a highly skilled Regional Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for their residents. The role involves leading and mentoring a team, showcasing culinary expertise, and ensuring the provision of high-quality hospitality. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment, with a focus on personal and professional development.

Main duties of the job

As the Regional Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the catering operations across Aria Healthcare's homes in the Scotland area. This includes developing seasonal menus, ensuring food quality and presentation, and managing a team of skilled chefs. You will be required to have a passion for using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create delicious and nutritious meals for the residents. Additionally, you will mentor and train your team, fostering their growth and development within the Aria Care Chef Academy. The role offers a competitive salary, with a range of benefits and a supportive work environment.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality care services, specializing in learning disability, dementia, and nursing care. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees can thrive and contribute to the well-being of the residents. Aria Healthcare operates several care homes across Scotland, each with a focus on delivering exceptional care and support.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Marchglen Care Centre, Alloa, FK10 3GN.
• 37 Bedded Learning Disability, Dementia & Nursing Home
• Rated 8.3 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Regional Head Chef
• Experienced Head Chef to cover across our homes in Scotland Area
• £15 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 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 successful candidate for the Regional Head Chef role will be expected to have extensive experience in a similar position, with a proven track record of leading a catering team and delivering high-quality meals. A formal culinary qualification, such as a chef's diploma or degree, is desirable. Additionally, knowledge of the specific dietary and nutritional requirements of the care home sector is 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.