Aria Care

Head Chef

The closing date is 05 May 2026

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Job summary

Aria Healthcare is a 60-bedded Residential, Dementia and Palliative Care Home located in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. They are looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for their residents using the best ingredients available. The role offers a competitive salary, along with a range of employee benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading a team to prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents. You will have the opportunity to showcase your creative flair and hospitality skills, while also mentoring your team and supporting their professional development. The role consists of straight shifts with no evenings, and you will receive a fully supported induction to learn the technical skills required in healthcare.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential, dementia, and palliative care services. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees from different backgrounds and experiences can learn from each other and contribute to the organization's success.

Details

Date posted

07 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,000 to £45,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1469883977

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Nuneaton

CV11 4PJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Gildawood Court, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4PJ
  • 60 Bedded Residential, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • 40 Hours
  • Competitive

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

  • Gildawood Court, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4PJ
  • 60 Bedded Residential, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • 40 Hours
  • Competitive

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 a proven track record as a Head Chef, with experience in the healthcare or hospitality sector. You should be a passionate and creative chef with excellent culinary skills, as well as strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a Head Chef, with experience in the healthcare or hospitality sector. You should be a passionate and creative chef with excellent culinary skills, as well as strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

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

Nuneaton

CV11 4PJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Nuneaton

CV11 4PJ


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

07 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£35,000 to £45,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1469883977

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Nuneaton

CV11 4PJ


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