Aria Care

Bank Head Chef

The closing date is 12 May 2026

Job summary

This role is for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of Chestnut View Care Home. The candidate will be responsible for leading a team, mentoring them, and showcasing their creative flair to provide high-level hospitality. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, flexible hours, and various benefits.

Main duties of the job

The Head Chef will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents of the 60-bed Chestnut View Care Home. The candidate will need to have a passion for food and the ability to lead a team, mentor them, and showcase their creative skills. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, flexible hours, and various benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and day out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

Chestnut View Care Home is a 60-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care home located in Haslemere, Surrey. The home is rated 9.4 on Carehome.co.uk and is owned and operated by OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, a reputable care provider with a focus on delivering high-quality care and supporting their staff.

Details

Date posted

15 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.60 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1473579644

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA
  • 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • Rated 9.4 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • BANK Head Chef
  • Zero Hour Contract - To cover annual leave & Sickness
  • £16.60 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:

  • Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA
  • 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • Rated 9.4 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • BANK Head Chef
  • Zero Hour Contract - To cover annual leave & Sickness
  • £16.60 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 will need to have extensive experience as a Head Chef, with a proven track record of creating fresh, nutritious meals. They will also need to have strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide their team and deliver a high level of hospitality.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate will need to have extensive experience as a Head Chef, with a proven track record of creating fresh, nutritious meals. They will also need to have strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide their team and deliver a high level of hospitality.

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

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

15 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.60 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1473579644

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA


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