Aria Care

Head Chef

The closing date is 31 May 2026

Job summary

The job posting is for a Head Chef position at Rendlesham Care Centre, a 60-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care home in Rendlesham, UK. The care home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk. The Head Chef role involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and passionate chef with the ability to lead by example and showcase high-level hospitality.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of the care home. You will be expected to demonstrate strong culinary skills, creativity, and a commitment to using the best quality ingredients. The role includes mentoring and supporting the kitchen team, and there will be a fully supported induction process to ensure you have the necessary skills for working in a healthcare environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £17.80 per hour for a 40-hour work week, with no evening shifts.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a healthcare provider that operates residential, nursing, and dementia care homes across the UK. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and values the unique experiences and perspectives of its employees.

Details

Date posted

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.80 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1482189355

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Rendlesham

IP12 2TP


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Rendlesham Care Centre, Rendlesham, IP12 2TP
  • 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Head Chef
  • 40 Hours per week 
  • £17.80 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 highly skilled chefs 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 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

  • Rendlesham Care Centre, Rendlesham, IP12 2TP
  • 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Head Chef
  • 40 Hours per week 
  • £17.80 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 highly skilled chefs 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 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 Head Chef role requires a high level of culinary expertise and experience in the healthcare or hospitality industry. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a passion for creating delicious and nutritious meals.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Head Chef role requires a high level of culinary expertise and experience in the healthcare or hospitality industry. Candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a passion for creating delicious and nutritious meals.

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

Rendlesham

IP12 2TP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Rendlesham

IP12 2TP


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

02 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.80 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1482189355

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Rendlesham

IP12 2TP


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