Aria Care

Chef

The closing date is 13 July 2025

Job summary

Aria Healthcare is a 41-bed residential and nursing home in Taunton, Somerset with a CQC rating of 'Good' and a Carehome.co.uk review score of 9.6. They are looking for a highly skilled chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for their residents using the best available ingredients. The role offers a competitive salary, various employee benefits, and the opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Chef at Aria Healthcare involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of the 41-bed residential and nursing home. The successful candidate will be expected to have a passion for cooking and the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts with no evenings, and there will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare, as well as an opportunity to mentor the team through the company's own Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable provider of residential and nursing care in Taunton, Somerset. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Details

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.97 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1303552240

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Taunton

TA4 1AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Frethey House, Taunton, Somerset TA4 1AB
  • 41 Bed Residential & Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Carehome.co.uk Review Score 9.6

About the role

  • Chef
  • Bank position
  • £13.97

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

  • Frethey House, Taunton, Somerset TA4 1AB
  • 41 Bed Residential & Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Carehome.co.uk Review Score 9.6

About the role

  • Chef
  • Bank position
  • £13.97

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 ideal candidate should have a strong background as a chef, with the ability to create fresh, nutritious meals using the best available ingredients. They should also possess excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as a growth mindset and a commitment to providing high-quality care.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate should have a strong background as a chef, with the ability to create fresh, nutritious meals using the best available ingredients. They should also possess excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as a growth mindset and a commitment to providing high-quality care.

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

Taunton

TA4 1AB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Taunton

TA4 1AB


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

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.97 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1303552240

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Taunton

TA4 1AB


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