Aria Care

Head Chef

The closing date is 02 January 2026

Job summary

The job posting is for a Head Chef position at Tall Trees, a 61-bedded Nursing and Dementia Home operated by Aria Healthcare in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 8.5 on Carehome.co.uk. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £16.20, with full-time hours of 40 per week, and no evening shifts, working on alternate weekends.

Main duties of the job

Aria Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled and passionate Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents at Tall Trees. The successful candidate will have the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality and lead by example. The role includes a fully supported induction, showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare, and an opportunity to mentor the team through the company's own Chef academy. Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer, and the ideal candidate will be empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of nursing and dementia care homes, with a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centered care. The company operates several homes across the UK, with a commitment to creating a positive and inclusive work environment for its employees.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1418412912

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

  • Head Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week -  Working Alternate Weekends & No Evenings 
  • £16.20 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 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

  • Head Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week -  Working Alternate Weekends & No Evenings 
  • £16.20 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 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 job posting does not specify any formal qualifications, but the successful candidate is expected to be a highly skilled chef with a proven track record of creating fresh, nutritious meals in a healthcare setting.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The job posting does not specify any formal qualifications, but the successful candidate is expected to be a highly skilled chef with a proven track record of creating fresh, nutritious meals in a healthcare setting.

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

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1418412912

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


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