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Head Chef

The closing date is 15 November 2025

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Job summary

Aria Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for their 39-bed nursing, residential, and dementia care home in Dorking, Surrey. The role offers full-time hours with alternate weekends, a competitive pay rate of £17.90 per hour, and a range of staff benefits.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents of Garth House care home. You will lead by example, mentor your team, and showcase your creative flair to provide an exceptional dining experience. The role involves no evening shifts, and you will receive a fully supported induction to the healthcare sector, as well as the opportunity to mentor your team through the in-house Chef Academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of nursing, residential, and dementia care homes, committed to delivering exceptional care and support to their residents. They pride themselves on being a diverse and inclusive employer, valuing the unique experiences and perspectives of their staff.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.90 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1382254520

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Dorking

RH4 2AY


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Garth House, Tower Hill Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2AY
  • 39 Bedded, Nursing, Residential & Dementia care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full TIme Hours working alternate weekends
  • Pay Rate £17.90 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Wagestream
  • 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

  • Garth House, Tower Hill Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2AY
  • 39 Bedded, Nursing, Residential & Dementia care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full TIme Hours working alternate weekends
  • Pay Rate £17.90 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Wagestream
  • 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 ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Head Chef, with a strong background in healthcare catering or hospitality. You should possess excellent culinary skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a passion for creating delicious, nutritious meals.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Head Chef, with a strong background in healthcare catering or hospitality. You should possess excellent culinary skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and a passion for creating delicious, 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

Dorking

RH4 2AY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Dorking

RH4 2AY


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 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.90 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1382254520

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Dorking

RH4 2AY


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