Overview
The Head Chef at Aria Healthcare's Tall Trees nursing and dementia home in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, leads and mentors a team to create fresh, nutritious meals for residents using high-quality ingredients, while delivering high-level hospitality in a healthcare setting.
Responsibilities
* Lead a team of chefs; ensure best practices and high-quality service.
* Menu planning, food preparation, and presentation.
* Manage the kitchen operations with a strong understanding of dietary requirements and diverse resident needs.
* Working hours: 40 hours per week with alternate weekends.
About the Home
* Tall Trees, Burford Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 6DB
* 61 bedded nursing and dementia home
* CQC Rating: Good
* Rated 8.5 on Carehome.co.uk
About the Role
* Position: Head Chef
* Hours: 40 per week (Alternate weekends)
* Pay: £16.20 per hour
What Aria Care Offers 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 using the best ingredients. You should be a passionate chef who leads by example, mentors your team, and demonstrates creative hospitality. The role involves straight shifts with no evenings, a fully supported induction on healthcare skills, and opportunities to mentor teams in our Chef academy.
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and value learning from colleagues’ cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you. We would love to hear from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications – Essential
* The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a healthcare or hospitality setting.
* Excellent culinary skills and a strong understanding of nutritional requirements.
* Ability to lead and mentor a team.
* A relevant culinary qualification or training in healthcare catering would be an advantage.
Other Details
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) required: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a DBS check will be required.
* Employer: Aria Care / Aria Healthcare, Chipping Norton, OX7 6DB
Date posted: 08 September 2025
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