Aria Care

Head Chef

The closing date is 07 April 2026

Job summary

Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home is a 42-bedded residential and nursing home in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, with a CQC rating of 'Good' and a 9.7 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The home is looking for a highly skilled Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for its residents using the best ingredients available. The role offers a competitive salary, various employee benefits, and the opportunity to work in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Main duties of the job

The Head Chef role at Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home involves leading a team to prepare and deliver high-quality, fresh, and nutritious meals for the residents. The successful candidate will have a passion for food, a creative flair, and the ability to mentor and develop the team. The role consists of straight shifts with no evenings, and the successful candidate will receive a fully supported induction to the technical skills required in healthcare.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. The organization is committed to providing a supportive environment for its employees and offering a range of employee benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.

Details

Date posted

08 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,343.72 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1459866210

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Henley on Thames

RG9 5SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home, Henley on Thames, RG9 5SE
  • 42 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • 40hr per week - 7am-5.30pm (including working every other weekend)
  • £39,343.72pa

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

  • Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home, Henley on Thames, RG9 5SE
  • 42 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Chef
  • 40hr per week - 7am-5.30pm (including working every other weekend)
  • £39,343.72pa

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 the Head Chef role will have strong culinary skills, experience in a healthcare setting, and the ability to lead and mentor a team. A relevant qualification in catering or hospitality would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate for the Head Chef role will have strong culinary skills, experience in a healthcare setting, and the ability to lead and mentor a team. A relevant qualification in catering or hospitality would be an advantage.

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

Henley on Thames

RG9 5SE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Henley on Thames

RG9 5SE


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

08 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,343.72 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1459866210

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Henley on Thames

RG9 5SE


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