Aria Care

Head Chef

The closing date is 30 September 2025

Job summary

Aria Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of Garth House, a 39-bedded nursing, residential, and dementia care home in Dorking, Surrey. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £17.90 per hour, with full-time hours and alternate weekend work. The successful candidate will lead by example, mentor their team, and showcase their creative flair to provide high-level hospitality.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals using the best available ingredients. You will be expected to demonstrate a high level of culinary expertise, a passion for creating delicious and visually appealing dishes, and the ability to mentor and guide your team. The role also includes a fully supported induction, showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare, and an opportunity to further develop your skills through the Aria Care Chef Academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality care services, with a focus on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for their residents. The company is proud to be diverse and inclusive, and they value learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Care is committed to providing their staff with a supportive and rewarding work environment, including benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Details

Date posted

03 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.30 to £17.90 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1353822595

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Dorking

RH4 2AY


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Garth House, Tower Hill Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2AY
  • 39 Bedded, Nursing, Residential & Dementia care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full TIme Hours working alternate weekends
  • Pay Rate £17.90 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Wagestream
  • 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

  • Garth House, Tower Hill Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2AY
  • 39 Bedded, Nursing, Residential & Dementia care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full TIme Hours working alternate weekends
  • Pay Rate £17.90 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Wagestream
  • 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 should have extensive experience as a Head Chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting. A strong background in creating fresh, nutritious meals and leading a kitchen team is essential. The ability to work collaboratively, mentor others, and demonstrate a growth mindset is also highly desirable.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate should have extensive experience as a Head Chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting. A strong background in creating fresh, nutritious meals and leading a kitchen team is essential. The ability to work collaboratively, mentor others, and demonstrate a growth mindset is also highly desirable.

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

Dorking

RH4 2AY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Dorking

RH4 2AY


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

03 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£17.30 to £17.90 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1353822595

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Dorking

RH4 2AY


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