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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

24 November 2026

36 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 position of Head Chef at Magna Care Centre in Wimborne offers the opportunity to lead in creating fresh nutritious meals for residents, using high-quality ingredients. The role requires a passionate chef who can lead by example, mentor their team, and execute creative culinary presentations. The position is full-time, requiring work on weekends, but without evening shifts. Aria Care Centre offers benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and day-out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme. The role includes a comprehensive induction to showcase necessary technical skills and an opportunity for advancement through an internal Chef academy. At Aria Care Centre, diversity and inclusion are emphasized, with a focus on embracing various cultures, beliefs, and experiences to enhance the work environment. The position requires a chef who is empathetic, respectful, and possesses a growth mindset, aligning with the values of Aria Care Centre.

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 - 4 days per week - 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 Care Centre, the parent company of Magna Care Centre in Wimborne, is committed to providing exceptional care services characterized by diversity and inclusion. Positioned as a 69-bedded facility, it is recognized for its quality as evidenced by its 'Good' CQC rating and a high rating on Carehome.co.uk. The organization not only focuses on healthcare but also puts a significant emphasis on hospitality, ensuring that residents enjoy nutritious, freshly-prepared meals. A recognition programme, holiday discounts, and long service awards are some of the perks offered to employees. By creating an environment that values empathy, respect, and growth, Aria Care Centre positions itself as an ideal workplace for individuals eager to advance their skills and careers within the healthcare industry.

Qualifications

Essential: - Experience in culinary leadership, ability to mentor a team, creative culinary skills, alignment with organizational values of empathy, respect, and growth.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

25 September 2026

Last checked

29 September 2026

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