Head Chef

NHS; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected healthcare provider in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a Head Chef to lead a team in creating fresh, nutritious meals for residents. This role involves strong leadership, mentorship, and culinary skills while offering a competitive salary of £39,343.72 per year and a supportive work environment. The position includes full-time hours with straight shifts and no evenings, providing a unique opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive setting.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or equivalent in catering.
• Strong background in creating fresh, nutritious meals.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to prepare and serve high-quality meals for residents.
• Mentor and develop the culinary team.
• Create fresh nutritious meals using the best ingredients.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Job summary

The role is for a Head Chef at Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home, a 42-bedded residential and nursing home in Henley on Thames, which has a 'Good' CQC rating and is rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk. The Head Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients available. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Main duties of the job

The Head Chef will be responsible for leading a team to prepare and serve high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents. They will need to have strong culinary skills, the ability to mentor and develop their team, and a creative flair to showcase hospitality. The role offers 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. They are committed to providing a supportive and empathetic work environment for their employees.

Details

Date posted 19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£39,343.72 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1445640073

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Henley on Thames

RG9 5SE

Job description

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
• 40hrs per week
• Shift Time - 7am-5pm including 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 successful candidate should have experience as a Head Chef or equivalent, with a strong background in catering and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. They should also have excellent leadership and communication skills.

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

Aria Care

Aria Healthcare

Henley on Thames

RG9 5SE

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/