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Aria Care

Chef

The closing date is 04 November 2025

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Job summary

Aria Healthcare is seeking a skilled Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents at their 61-bedded Nursing and Dementia Home in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, a range of employee benefits, and the opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Main duties of the job

The Chef role at Aria Healthcare involves preparing and serving high-quality, balanced meals using the best available fresh ingredients. The successful candidate will have a passion for food, the creativity to showcase hospitality, and the ability to lead by example. The role includes a fully supported induction, training in healthcare catering, and the chance to mentor and develop the catering team.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of nursing and dementia care homes, committed to delivering excellent person-centred care and fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace. The company values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset in its employees.

Details

Date posted

06 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1377683211

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Tall Trees, Burford Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 6DB
  • 61 Bedded Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 8.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Chef
  • Full-Time; 40 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • £13.10 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

  • Tall Trees, Burford Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 6DB
  • 61 Bedded Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 8.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Chef
  • Full-Time; 40 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • £13.10 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

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experienced and skilled 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

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


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

06 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1377683211

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


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