Aria Care

Head Chef

The closing date is 23 August 2025

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Job summary

The role of Head Chef at Kings Lodge Nursing Home is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The successful candidate will lead and mentor a team of chefs, showcase their culinary expertise, and ensure the residents receive a high-quality dining experience.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for planning and preparing delicious, balanced meals using the best fresh ingredients. You will lead a team of chefs, ensuring they are trained and supported to deliver exceptional service. The role offers a fully supported induction, the chance to progress through the company's Chef Academy, and a range of employee benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, and holiday discounts.

About us

Kings Lodge Nursing Home is a 77-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility that has been rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission and has a 9.9 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The home is part of the OLYMPUS OPCO LTD group, which is committed to providing high-quality care and supporting its employees.

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1330857146

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Bosham

PO18 8PN


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Kings Lodge Nursing Home, Main Road, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8PN
  • 77 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • 40 Hours per week including alternate weekends 
  • £16.00 per hour
  • NVQ 2 required but NVQ 3 preferred
  • Food safety Level 3 desirable (However training can be provided)

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:

  • Kings Lodge Nursing Home, Main Road, Chidham, Chichester, PO18 8PN
  • 77 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • 40 Hours per week including alternate weekends 
  • £16.00 per hour
  • NVQ 2 required but NVQ 3 preferred
  • Food safety Level 3 desirable (However training can be provided)

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 successful candidate will have an NVQ 2 qualification, with an NVQ 3 preferred. A Food Safety Level 3 qualification is desirable, but training can be provided.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate will have an NVQ 2 qualification, with an NVQ 3 preferred. A Food Safety Level 3 qualification is desirable, but training can be provided.

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

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Bosham

PO18 8PN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Bosham

PO18 8PN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1330857146

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Bosham

PO18 8PN


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