Aria Care

Chef

The closing date is 13 July 2025

Job summary

The role of a Chef at Aria Healthcare's Thames View care home in Thames Ditton, Surrey involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients. The Chef will lead by example, demonstrating a high level of culinary expertise and creativity to deliver an exceptional dining experience for the residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Chef at Aria Healthcare's Thames View care home, you will be responsible for preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals for the 78-bed residential and nursing home. You will be required to work 40 hours per week, covering shifts between 7am and 6:30pm, including alternate weekends. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and passionate Chef with the ability to lead by example and showcase their culinary skills to create a high level of hospitality for the residents. The role will involve a fully supported induction to the technical skills required in the healthcare sector, as well as opportunities to mentor and develop the in-house Chef team.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable provider of residential and nursing care homes in the UK. The Thames View care home in Thames Ditton, Surrey is a 78-bed facility that has received a 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and a 9.8 rating on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a high level of care and customer satisfaction. Aria Healthcare is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, and values learning from the cultures, beliefs, and experiences of its staff.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1303741823

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Thames Ditton

KT7 0TT


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Thames View, 58 High Street, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0TT
  • 78 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating Good
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Chef
  • 40 hours per week
  • Hours to cover between 7am - 6.30pm
  • Alternate weekends required
  • £14.70 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

  • Thames View, 58 High Street, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0TT
  • 78 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating Good
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Chef
  • 40 hours per week
  • Hours to cover between 7am - 6.30pm
  • Alternate weekends required
  • £14.70 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 ideal candidate for this Chef role will have extensive experience in the culinary industry, demonstrating a high level of skill and creativity in food preparation and presentation. A background in healthcare or care home catering would be advantageous, but not essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate for this Chef role will have extensive experience in the culinary industry, demonstrating a high level of skill and creativity in food preparation and presentation. A background in healthcare or care home catering would be advantageous, but not 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

Thames Ditton

KT7 0TT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Thames Ditton

KT7 0TT


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

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1303741823

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Thames Ditton

KT7 0TT


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