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Head Chef

Aria Care

Wimborne, BH21 3BQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£41,946

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

6 November 2026

18 days left

Job description

About the Home Magna Care Centre, Arrowsmith Road, Wimborne, BH21 3BQ 69 bedded Residential, Dementia Care and Nursing Home CQC Rating - Good Rated 9....

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 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

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

  • 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!

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.

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.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

7 September 2026

Last checked

9 September 2026

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Aria Care

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