Aria Care

Head Chef

The closing date is 03 April 2026

Job summary

The role of Head Chef at Ferfoot Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef. You will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients available. The role offers a supportive work environment, with a focus on mentoring and developing the team, as well as a range of employee benefits.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Chef, you will lead a team of catering staff to provide high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents at Ferfoot Care Home. You will be responsible for menu planning, food preparation, and kitchen management, ensuring that all meals meet the dietary and cultural needs of the residents. The role also involves mentoring and training the catering team to help them develop their skills and progress within the organization. You will have the opportunity to showcase your creative flair and hospitality expertise to provide an exceptional dining experience for the residents.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable care provider that operates several care homes across the UK. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Healthcare places a strong emphasis on employee development and provides a range of benefits to support their staff.

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.05 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1458210775

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Ferfoot Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH
  • 52 Bed Residential & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full-Time: 40 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • £14.05 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

  • Ferfoot Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH
  • 52 Bed Residential & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • Full-Time: 40 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • £14.05 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

  • Extensive experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a similar healthcare or hospitality setting. A passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals and leading a team. Strong communication and mentoring skills to support the development of the catering team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Extensive experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a similar healthcare or hospitality setting. A passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals and leading a team. Strong communication and mentoring skills to support the development of the catering team.

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

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


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 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.05 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1458210775

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


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