Head Chef

The role of Head Chef at Aria Healthcare in Liss, Hampshire offers an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of a 34-bedded Residential & Dementia Care Home. With a focus on using the best quality ingredients, you will lead a team and showcase your creative flair to deliver high-level hospitality.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for planning and preparing nutritious, appetizing meals for the residents of the care home. You will lead a team of kitchen staff, mentoring and supporting their development, and ensuring that all meals are prepared to the highest standards. The role requires excellent culinary skills, creativity, and a commitment to using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. You will also be responsible for managing the kitchen budget, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and contributing to the overall wellbeing and satisfaction of the residents.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality residential and dementia care services in Hampshire. The company is committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for its residents, and places a strong emphasis on promoting health, wellbeing, and independence. Aria Healthcare is rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission and has received a 9.8 rating on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the excellent care and support it provides.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• East Hill Drive, Hillbrow Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7RR
• 34 bedded Residential & Dementia Care Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.8on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

What will Aria Care Offer you?

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

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.

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