Aria Care

Head Chef

The closing date is 31 January 2026

Job summary

The Head Chef role at Aria Healthcare's 53-bedded nursing, dementia, and residential home in Kincardine-on-Forth, Fife offers a unique opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The successful candidate will lead by example, mentor their team, and showcase their creative flair in high-level hospitality. The role involves straight shifts with no evenings, and the candidate will receive a fully supported induction and the chance to mentor teams in the company's Chef academy.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients available. You will lead by example, mentor your team, and showcase your creative flair to deliver high-level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts with no evenings, and you will receive a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare, as well as the opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. They are looking for empathetic, respectful individuals with a growth mindset to join their team.

Details

Date posted

03 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1436863479

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Kincardine on Forth

FK10 4NT


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Forth Bay, Kincardine-on-Forth, Fife, FK10 4NT
  • 53 Bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential Home
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full time - 40 hours per week - Alternate weekends required 
  • £15.00 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 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

  • Forth Bay, Kincardine-on-Forth, Fife, FK10 4NT
  • 53 Bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential Home
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full time - 40 hours per week - Alternate weekends required 
  • £15.00 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 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 successful candidate should have a proven track record as a Head Chef, with experience in creating fresh, nutritious meals for residents in a healthcare setting. They should possess excellent culinary skills, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for mentoring and developing their team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate should have a proven track record as a Head Chef, with experience in creating fresh, nutritious meals for residents in a healthcare setting. They should possess excellent culinary skills, strong leadership abilities, and a passion for mentoring and developing their team.

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

Kincardine on Forth

FK10 4NT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Kincardine on Forth

FK10 4NT


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 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1436863479

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Kincardine on Forth

FK10 4NT


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