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Head Chef

The closing date is 03 March 2026

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Job summary

The Head Chef role at Brook House Care Home in Towcester, Northampton offers an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The role involves leading a team, mentoring staff, and showcasing your creative flair to deliver high-quality hospitality. The care home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving delicious, nutritious meals for the residents of the care home. This includes menu planning, sourcing high-quality ingredients, and leading a team of kitchen staff. You will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and innovative ideas to enhance the dining experience for the residents. The role offers a stable, permanent position with a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable care provider that operates several care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a positive working environment for their employees. The company values diversity, inclusivity, and continuous learning, making it an attractive employer for skilled professionals in the healthcare sector.

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,317.28 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1449667650

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Towcester

NN12 6HR


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Brook House Care Home, Towcester, Northampton, NN12 6HR
  • 53 Bedded Residential and Dementia Care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • 40hrs per week
  • Shift Times - 7.30am-6.30pm (including working every other weekend)
  • £36,317.28pa

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

  • Brook House Care Home, Towcester, Northampton, NN12 6HR
  • 53 Bedded Residential and Dementia Care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • 40hrs per week
  • Shift Times - 7.30am-6.30pm (including working every other weekend)
  • £36,317.28pa

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 ideal candidate for this role will have significant experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a healthcare or hospitality setting. They should possess excellent culinary skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to lead and mentor a team. Relevant qualifications in catering or hospitality management would be advantageous.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate for this role will have significant experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a healthcare or hospitality setting. They should possess excellent culinary skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to lead and mentor a team. Relevant qualifications in catering or hospitality management would be advantageous.

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

Towcester

NN12 6HR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Towcester

NN12 6HR


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

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£36,317.28 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1449667650

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Towcester

NN12 6HR


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