Head Chef

Job summary

The role of Head Chef at Aria Healthcare in Taunton is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate of £15.45 and a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading a team to prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals using the best fresh ingredients available. You will have the creative flair to showcase a high level of hospitality and will mentor your team to progress in the company's Chef Academy. The role consists of straight shifts with no evenings, and you will receive a fully supported induction to showcase the technical skills required in the healthcare setting.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. They are looking for an empathetic, respectful, and growth-minded individual to join their team and contribute to the well-being of their residents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role

• Head Chef
• Full Time Hours Working Alternate Weekends
• £15.45 Per Hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Wagestream
• 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

Essential

• A strong background as a Head Chef or Senior Chef, with experience in the healthcare or hospitality industry. Excellent culinary skills, creativity, and the ability to lead and mentor a team.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Taunton

TA4 1AB

Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)