Aria Care

Head Chef

The closing date is 01 August 2025

Job summary

The role is for a Head Chef position at Claydon House, a 49-bedded Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home in Lewes. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients and showcasing high-level hospitality.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading the catering team to prepare and serve delicious, healthy meals for the residents of Claydon House. You will have the creative flair to design menus that cater to the diverse dietary needs and preferences of the residents. The role offers a fully supported induction, an opportunity to mentor your team, and the chance to progress within the organization's Chef academy. Aria Care values diversity and inclusion, and they are looking for an empathetic, respectful, and growth-minded individual to join their team.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a healthcare provider that operates several care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a positive, inclusive work environment for their employees.

Details

Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1315131834

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Lewes

BN7 2QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Claydon House, 8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, BN7 2QT
  • 49 bedded - Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home  
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Head Chef
  • Full time - 40 hours per week - alternate weekend required
  • £16 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 highly skilled chefs 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 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

  • Claydon House, 8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, BN7 2QT
  • 49 bedded - Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home  
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Head Chef
  • Full time - 40 hours per week - alternate weekend required
  • £16 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 highly skilled chefs 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 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 successful candidate should have extensive experience as a chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting. They should be skilled in using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create nutritious and appealing meals. Strong leadership and mentoring skills are also essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate should have extensive experience as a chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting. They should be skilled in using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create nutritious and appealing meals. Strong leadership and mentoring skills are also 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Lewes

BN7 2QT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Lewes

BN7 2QT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Aria Healthcare

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1315131834

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Lewes

BN7 2QT


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