Aria Care

Chef

The closing date is 03 October 2025

Job summary

The Ferfoot Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire is a 52-bed residential and dementia care home that has received a 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and is highly rated by residents and their families on Carehome.co.uk. Aria Healthcare is seeking a skilled and passionate Chef to join their team and create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients.

Main duties of the job

As a Chef at Ferfoot Care Home, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking delicious, well-balanced meals for the residents. You will have the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality and lead by example. The role consists of straight shifts with no evening work, and you will receive a fully supported induction to learn the technical skills required in the healthcare setting. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor the team and progress through the Aria Care Chef Academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. They offer a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1356444101

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Ferfoot Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH
  • 52 Bed Residential & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Chef
  • Full-Time; 40 hours per week
  • Alternate weekends required
  • £13.00 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 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

  • Ferfoot Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH
  • 52 Bed Residential & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Chef
  • Full-Time; 40 hours per week
  • Alternate weekends required
  • £13.00 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 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

  • Highly skilled and experienced as a Chef, with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals using the best ingredients.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Highly skilled and experienced as a Chef, with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals using the best ingredients.

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

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


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 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1356444101

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


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