Head Chef

NHS; Towcester; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care provider is seeking a skilled Head Chef for their care home in Towcester. This role involves preparing nutritious meals, leading a kitchen team, and ensuring a high-quality dining experience for residents. The ideal candidate will have significant culinary experience and the ability to mentor a team. Offered is a permanent position with a competitive salary of £36,317.28 per year and various employee benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card. Join a diverse and inclusive environment at this healthcare provider.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a healthcare or hospitality setting.
• Excellent culinary skills and keen eye for detail.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious meals for residents.
• Lead a team of kitchen staff and mentor junior chefs.
• Menu planning and sourcing high-quality ingredients.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team leadership

Creativity in cooking

Education

Relevant qualifications in catering or hospitality management

Job description

The Head Chef role at Brook House Care Home in Towcester, Northampton offers an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The role involves leading a team, mentoring staff, and showcasing your creative flair to deliver high-quality hospitality. The care home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents.

As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving delicious, nutritious meals for the residents of the care home. This includes menu planning, sourcing high-quality ingredients, and leading a team of kitchen staff. You will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and innovative ideas to enhance the dining experience for the residents. The role offers a stable, permanent position with a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Aria Healthcare is a reputable care provider that operates several care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a positive working environment for their employees. The company values diversity, inclusivity, and continuous learning, making it an attractive employer for skilled professionals in the healthcare sector.

Date posted: 05 January 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £36,317.28 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1449667650

Job location: Aria Healthcare, Towcester, NN12 6HR

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Brook House Care Home, Towcester, Northampton, NN12 6HR
• 53 Bedded Residential and Dementia Care Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Chef
• 40hrs per week
• Shift Times - 7.30am-6.30pm (including working every other weekend)
• £36,317.28 pa

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 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

• The ideal candidate for this role will have significant experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a healthcare or hospitality setting. They should possess excellent culinary skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to lead and mentor a team. Relevant qualifications in catering or hospitality management would be advantageous.

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

Employer name: Aria Care

Address: Aria Healthcare, Towcester, NN12 6HR

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