Head Chef

Head Chef

The closing date is 06 November 2026

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Job summary

About the Home Magna Care Centre, Arrowsmith Road, Wimborne, BH21 3BQ 69 bedded Residential, Dementia Care and Nursing Home CQC Rating - Good Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk About the role Head Chef Full Time - weekend working required £41,946 annual salary 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

Main duties of the job

The role of Head Chef at Aria Healthcare involves creating fresh and nutritious meals for residents using the best available ingredients. This position requires a passionate chef to lead by example, mentor team members, and demonstrate creative flair in high-level hospitality. The position involves full-time work, including weekends, with straight shifts and no evening work required. Aria Healthcare offers several benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program. This position does not require a DBS check or professional registration.

About us

Aria Healthcare is located at the Magna Care Centre in Wimborne, with a 69-bedded Residential, Dementia Care, and Nursing Home. With a 'Good' rating from the CQC and a 9.9 rating on Carehome.co.uk, Aria Healthcare is a reputable organization dedicated to providing quality care for its residents. Aria Healthcare values diversity and inclusivity, eager to learn from different cultures, beliefs, and experiences, and aims to foster an empathetic and respectful environment. They provide a supportive induction for employees and offer opportunities to advance within their own Chef Academy.

Details

Date posted

07 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£41,946 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1548434227

Job locations

Aria Healthcare
Wimborne
BH21 3BQ
United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Magna Care Centre, Arrowsmith Road, Wimborne, BH21 3BQ
• 69 bedded Residential, Dementia Care and Nursing Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef
• Full Time - weekend working required
• £41,946 annual salary

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

• Applicants for the Head Chef position should be highly skilled in culinary arts with experience in leading a team. A passion for cooking and creativity are essential, along with the ability to mentor and inspire colleagues. Knowledge of creating nutritious meals using fresh ingredients is important, alongside an understanding of 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
Wimborne
BH21 3BQ
United Kingdom

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

• Applicants for the Head Chef position should be highly skilled in culinary arts with experience in leading a team. A passion for cooking and creativity are essential, along with the ability to mentor and inspire colleagues. Knowledge of creating nutritious meals using fresh ingredients is important, alongside an understanding of high-level hospitality.
  
  Aria Healthcare is located at the Magna Care Centre in Wimborne, with a 69-bedded Residential, Dementia Care, and Nursing Home. With a 'Good' rating from the CQC and a 9.9 rating on Carehome.co.uk, Aria Healthcare is a reputable organization dedicated to providing quality care for its residents. Aria Healthcare values diversity and inclusivity, eager to learn from different cultures, beliefs, and experiences, and aims to foster an empathetic and respectful environment. They provide a supportive induction for employees and offer opportunities to advance within their own Chef Academy.
  
  About the Home Magna Care Centre, Arrowsmith Road, Wimborne, BH21 3BQ 69 bedded Residential, Dementia Care and Nursing Home CQC Rating - Good Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk About the role Head Chef Full Time - weekend working required £41,946 annual salary 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 othe, The role of Head Chef at Aria Healthcare involves creating fresh and nutritious meals for residents using the best available ingredients. This position requires a passionate chef to lead by example, mentor team members, and demonstrate creative flair in high-level hospitality. The position involves full-time work, including weekends, with straight shifts and no evening work required. Aria Healthcare offers several benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program. This position does not require a DBS check or professional registration., 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., 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!