Aria Care

Head Chef

The closing date is 25 August 2025

Job summary

The role of Head Chef at Denham Manor, a 52-bedded Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home, offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team in creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk, providing a welcoming and supportive environment for both residents and staff.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for planning and preparing delicious, healthy meals using the best fresh ingredients. You will lead by example, mentoring your team and showcasing your creative flair to deliver high-level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts with no evening work, and you will receive a fully supported induction to the technical skills required in healthcare. There is also an opportunity to mentor your team and progress through the Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer, committed to learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. They strive to create a supportive and positive work environment where empathy, respect, and a growth mindset are valued.

Details

Date posted

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1332540092

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

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full time 40 hours per week / weekend work required.
  • £17.00 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

  • 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

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full time 40 hours per week / weekend work required.
  • £17.00 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

  • Highly skilled and experienced Head Chef with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Highly skilled and experienced Head Chef with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals.

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

26 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1332540092

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Denham

UB9 5DQ


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