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Aria Care

Head Chef

The closing date is 15 August 2025

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Job summary

Aria Healthcare is looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for their 48-bed Learning Disability, Dementia & Nursing Home in Sauchie. The home is rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk, and the role offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading a team to prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents of the home. You will have the opportunity to showcase your creative flair and hospitality skills, while also mentoring and supporting the team. The role consists of straight shifts with no evenings, and you will receive a fully supported induction to the technical skills required in the healthcare sector, as well as the chance to progress through the company's Chef Academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare operates a 48-bed Learning Disability, Dementia & Nursing Home in Sauchie, which has been rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, and they value empathy, respect, and a growth mindset in their employees.

Details

Date posted

16 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1324881499

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Sauchie

FK10 3AQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Hillview Court, Alloa, FK10 3AQ.
  • 48 Bedded, Learning Disability, Dementia & Nursing Home
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - Alternate Weekends required
  • £14.00 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

  • Hillview Court, Alloa, FK10 3AQ.
  • 48 Bedded, Learning Disability, Dementia & Nursing Home
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - Alternate Weekends required
  • £14.00 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

  • The successful candidate should have a strong background in catering and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. They should also have the ability to lead and mentor a team, as well as a creative flair for showcasing high-level hospitality.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate should have a strong background in catering and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. They should also have the ability to lead and mentor a team, as well as a creative flair for showcasing high-level hospitality.

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

Sauchie

FK10 3AQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Sauchie

FK10 3AQ


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 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1324881499

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Sauchie

FK10 3AQ


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