NHS

Head Chef


PayCompetitive
LocationDorking/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: L0121-25-0947?language=en&page=1009&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      The Head Chef role at Aria Healthcare's Garth House in Dorking, Surrey offers an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The home is a 39-bedded nursing, residential, and dementia care facility with a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.6 rating on Carehome.co.uk.

      Main duties of the job

      As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading a team and using the best fresh ingredients to prepare delicious and visually appealing meals that cater to the diverse dietary needs of the residents. You will have the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality and mentor your team to progress through the company's Chef Academy. The role offers a full-time schedule with alternate weekends, a competitive hourly rate of £17.90, and a range of employee benefits.

      About us

      Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality nursing, residential, and dementia care homes across the UK. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

      Details

      Date posted

      16 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £17.90 an hour

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      1324881493

      Job locations

      Aria Healthcare

      Dorking

      RH4 2AY


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      About the Home

      • Garth House, Tower Hill Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2AY
      • 39 Bedded, Nursing, Residential & Dementia care Home
      • CQC Rating - Good
      • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

      About the Role

      • Head Chef
      • Full TIme Hours working alternate weekends
      • Pay Rate £17.90 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!

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      About the Home

      • Garth House, Tower Hill Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2AY
      • 39 Bedded, Nursing, Residential & Dementia care Home
      • CQC Rating - Good
      • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

      About the Role

      • Head Chef
      • Full TIme Hours working alternate weekends
      • Pay Rate £17.90 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

      • The ideal candidate for this Head Chef role will have significant experience in the catering industry, preferably in a healthcare setting. They should possess strong culinary skills, the ability to lead and mentor a team, and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • The ideal candidate for this Head Chef role will have significant experience in the catering industry, preferably in a healthcare setting. They should possess strong culinary skills, the ability to lead and mentor a team, and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals.

      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

      Dorking

      RH4 2AY


      Employer's website

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

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Aria Care

      Address

      Aria Healthcare

      Dorking

      RH4 2AY


      Employer's website

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

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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