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Aria Care

Head Chef

The closing date is 29 March 2026

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Job summary

The role of Head Chef at Aria Healthcare in Liss, Hampshire involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of the 34-bed Residential and Dementia Care Home. The successful candidate will lead a team of chefs, showcase their culinary expertise, and have the opportunity to mentor and develop their staff through the company's Chef Academy.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation. You will be required to work 40 hours per week, including every other weekend. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £16.65, as well as a range of employee benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and day-out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a respected provider of Residential and Dementia Care Homes, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality care and services to its residents. The Liss care home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the organisation's commitment to excellence.

Details

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.65 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1457206362

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Liss

GU33 7RR


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • East Hill Drive, Hillbrow Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7RR
  • 34 bedded Residential & Dementia Care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • 40hrs per week - this will involve working every other weekend
  • £16.65ph

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

  • East Hill Drive, Hillbrow Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7RR
  • 34 bedded Residential & Dementia Care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • 40hrs per week - this will involve working every other weekend
  • £16.65ph

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 for this Head Chef role will have a strong background in the hospitality industry, with experience in creating fresh, nutritious meals for a healthcare setting. They should possess excellent culinary skills, the ability to lead and mentor a team, and a passion for using the best available ingredients to showcase high-level hospitality.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate for this Head Chef role will have a strong background in the hospitality industry, with experience in creating fresh, nutritious meals for a healthcare setting. They should possess excellent culinary skills, the ability to lead and mentor a team, and a passion for using the best available ingredients to showcase high-level 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

Aria Healthcare

Liss

GU33 7RR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Liss

GU33 7RR


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

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.65 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1457206362

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Liss

GU33 7RR


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