Head Chef

NHS; Kincardine; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Kincardine on Forth is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team in providing fresh, nutritious meals for residents. The successful candidate will demonstrate culinary expertise, leadership, and mentoring abilities in a supportive environment. This full-time role focuses on menu design and culinary excellence, and offers benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card and recognition programs.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Highly skilled culinary professional with experience in healthcare catering.
• Ability to mentor and lead a team.
• Understanding of creating fresh, nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve delicious, healthy meals for residents.
• Understand dietary needs and design appealing menus.
• Mentor junior chefs and lead kitchen operations.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Team leadership

Mentoring

Healthcare catering knowledge

Job description

Job Summary

The Head Chef role at Aria Healthcare in Kincardine on Forth offers a unique opportunity to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of a 53-bed nursing, dementia, and residential home. The successful candidate will lead a team, mentor junior chefs, and showcase their culinary expertise to provide a high level of hospitality.

Main Duties

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving delicious, healthy meals for the residents of the Forth Bay care home. You will work closely with the care team to understand the dietary needs and preferences of the residents, and use your creative flair to design menus that are both nutritious and appealing. The role includes a fully supported induction to familiarize you with the technical skills required in the healthcare setting, as well as the opportunity to mentor and develop your team through the company's Chef Academy program.

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 rewarding work environment for their employees, with a range of benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.

Details

Date posted: 01 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £14.40 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 1416221004

Job Location

Aria Healthcare

Kincardine on Forth

FK10 4NT

Job Description

About the Home

• Forth Bay, Kincardine-on-Forth, Fife, FK10 4NT
• 53 Bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential Home
• Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef
• Full time - 40 hours per week - Alternate weekends required
• £14.40 per hour

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)

• As the Head Chef, you will need to be a highly skilled and passionate culinary professional with experience in creating fresh, nutritious meals. A strong understanding of healthcare catering and the ability to mentor and lead a team are essential.

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

Kincardine on Forth

FK10 4NT

Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)