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Head Chef

The closing date is 10 April 2026

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Job summary

The Head Chef role at Aria Healthcare's Galsworthy House in Kingston Upon Thames is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The care home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk, showcasing its high-quality care and services.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading a team of chefs to prepare and serve delicious, fresh meals using the best available ingredients. You will have the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality and the ability to mentor your team to progress in Aria Care's own Chef academy. The role offers straight shifts with no evenings, providing a work-life balance. You will receive a comprehensive induction to develop the technical skills required in healthcare catering.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. They offer a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,281 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1461127419

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX
  • 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full-Time; 40 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • £39,281 per annum

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

  • Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX
  • 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full-Time; 40 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • £39,281 per annum

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 will have extensive experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef, with a proven track record of creating high-quality, nutritious meals. You should possess strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide your team and a passion for using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef, with a proven track record of creating high-quality, nutritious meals. You should possess strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide your team and a passion for using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

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

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


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 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,281 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1461127419

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


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