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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.

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.

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.

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!

• 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.

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.