Aria Care

Head Chef

The closing date is 11 August 2025

Job summary

The Head Chef role at Aria Healthcare's Denham Manor care home is an exciting opportunity to lead a team in creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The home is a 52-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility with a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.9 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The successful candidate will have a passion for food, the ability to mentor and develop a team, and a creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations, developing seasonal menus, and ensuring that all meals are prepared to the highest standards using fresh, high-quality ingredients. You will work closely with the care team to understand the dietary needs and preferences of the residents, and you will be expected to lead by example, mentoring and supporting your team to ensure they have the skills and knowledge to deliver exceptional catering services.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a respected provider of residential, nursing, and dementia care services, with a focus on delivering high-quality care and supporting the wellbeing of their residents. The company is proud to have been named the winner of the 2023 National Care Awards Large Care Home Group, recognizing their commitment to excellence in the sector.

Details

Date posted

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.50 to £17 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1322234778

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Denham

UB9 5DQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Denham Manor, Halings Lane, Denham, Buckinghamshire, UB9 5DQ
  • 52 Bedded Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

Proud to be winner of the 2023 National Care Awards Large Care Home Group

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full time 40 hours per week / weekend work required.
  • £17 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 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

  • Denham Manor, Halings Lane, Denham, Buckinghamshire, UB9 5DQ
  • 52 Bedded Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

Proud to be winner of the 2023 National Care Awards Large Care Home Group

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full time 40 hours per week / weekend work required.
  • £17 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 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

  • Candidates should have significant experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a healthcare or hospitality setting, with a proven track record of leading a team and delivering exceptional catering services. A relevant catering qualification, such as a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, is required, and experience in healthcare catering would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Candidates should have significant experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a healthcare or hospitality setting, with a proven track record of leading a team and delivering exceptional catering services. A relevant catering qualification, such as a NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, is required, and experience in healthcare catering would be an advantage.

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

Denham

UB9 5DQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Denham

UB9 5DQ


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

12 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.50 to £17 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1322234778

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Denham

UB9 5DQ


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