Aria Care

Bank Chef

The closing date is 08 December 2025

Job summary

The job posting is for a Bank Chef position at Kippingtons Nursing Home, which is a 55-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care home in Sevenoaks, Kent. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients. The successful candidate will be a passionate and skilled chef with the ability to lead by example and showcase high-level hospitality.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of Kippingtons Nursing Home. The role requires a high level of culinary skill and the ability to work with a wide range of dietary requirements and preferences. You will be expected to work closely with the nursing and care teams to ensure that the residents' needs are met, and to mentor and support the catering team. The position offers a competitive salary of £14.65 per hour, as well as a range of benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

Aria Healthcare is the operator of Kippingtons Nursing Home. The company is committed to providing high-quality care and support to its residents, and places a strong emphasis on creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Aria Healthcare is proud to offer a range of benefits and development opportunities to its employees, and is dedicated to creating a positive and rewarding work culture.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.65 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1401325703

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Sevenoaks

TN13 2PG


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Kippingtons Nursing Home, Grange Road, Oak Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PG
  • 55 Bed Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Bank Chef
  • Bank Hours
  • £14.65 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:

  • Kippingtons Nursing Home, Grange Road, Oak Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PG
  • 55 Bed Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Bank Chef
  • Bank Hours
  • £14.65 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

  • The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced chef, with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. They will have a strong understanding of the dietary requirements and preferences of older adults, and the ability to work collaboratively with the nursing and care teams. Previous experience in a healthcare or catering setting would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and experienced chef, with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. They will have a strong understanding of the dietary requirements and preferences of older adults, and the ability to work collaboratively with the nursing and care teams. Previous experience in a healthcare or catering setting would be an advantage.

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

Sevenoaks

TN13 2PG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Sevenoaks

TN13 2PG


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

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.65 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1401325703

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Sevenoaks

TN13 2PG


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