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Aria Care

Chef

The closing date is 26 July 2025

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Job summary

Aria Healthcare is looking for a highly skilled chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for their 20-bed residential care home in Braintree, Essex. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, paid breaks, and a range of employee benefits, including a blue light discount card and long service awards.

Main duties of the job

As a chef at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of fresh, healthy meals for the residents of the care home. This includes using the best available ingredients to create meals that cater to different dietary requirements and preferences. The role involves working 30 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with shifts from 8am to 6pm. You will be required to have a passion for food and a creative flair to deliver high-quality hospitality. The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction and the opportunity to mentor the team through Aria Care's Chef Academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality residential care services in the UK. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees can grow and develop their skills. The company takes pride in their care home's 'Good' CQC rating and 9.8/10 rating on Carehome.co.uk.

Details

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.60 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1311279129

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Braintree

CM7 1ES


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Bradbury House, New Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1ES
  • 20 Bedded Residential Care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Chef
  • 30 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • 8am - 6pm working hours
  • £12.60 per hour + paid breaks

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

  • Bradbury House, New Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 1ES
  • 20 Bedded Residential Care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Chef
  • 30 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • 8am - 6pm working hours
  • £12.60 per hour + paid breaks

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

  • Applicants should have significant experience as a chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting. A strong understanding of nutrition and the ability to cater to different dietary needs is essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Applicants should have significant experience as a chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting. A strong understanding of nutrition and the ability to cater to different dietary needs is 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

Braintree

CM7 1ES


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Braintree

CM7 1ES


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

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.60 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1311279129

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Braintree

CM7 1ES


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