Regional Chef

NHS; Alloa; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional care provider is seeking a skilled Regional Head Chef to lead catering operations in Scotland. This permanent role offers a salary of £15 per hour and includes excellent benefits. The Head Chef will manage food preparation, ensure safety standards, and mentor a team to provide high-quality meals. Ideal candidates are experienced leaders with a passion for culinary excellence and supporting a diverse team.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Strong culinary skills and creativity.
• Experience in managing a team and mentoring junior chefs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operations in multiple care homes.
• Plan and prepare fresh, nutritious meals.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are maintained.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team management

Creativity

Hospitality

Education

Culinary qualification or training in healthcare catering

Job description

Job Summary

Aria Healthcare is looking for a highly skilled Regional Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for their residents across their care homes in Scotland. The role involves leading a team, mentoring them, and showcasing your creative flair in high-level hospitality. This is a permanent position with a competitive hourly rate of £15 and excellent benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

As the Regional Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing the catering operations across multiple care homes in the Scotland area. Your primary duties will include planning and preparing fresh, nutritious meals using the best available ingredients, mentoring and leading your team, and showcasing your culinary expertise to deliver a high-level hospitality experience for the residents. You will work closely with the management team to ensure the catering service meets the residents' dietary needs and preferences, while also maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of the residents while developing your skills in a supportive and inclusive environment.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, operating a network of care homes across Scotland. The company is committed to delivering exceptional care and services to its residents, fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse work culture. Aria Healthcare values its employees and offers a range of benefits to support their personal and professional development.

Details

Date posted: 04 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £15 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1418423938

Job location

Aria Healthcare, Fishcross, FK10 3GN

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Marchglen Care Centre, Alloa, FK10 3GN.
• 37 Bedded Learning Disability, Dementia & Nursing Home
• Rated 8.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Regional Head Chef
• Experienced Head Chef to cover across our homes in Scotland Area
• £15 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

• You should have extensive experience as a Head Chef, preferably in a healthcare or similar setting. Strong culinary skills, creativity, and a passion for delivering high-quality, nutritious meals are essential. Experience in managing a team and mentoring junior chefs is also required. A relevant culinary qualification or training in healthcare catering would be an advantage.

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

Fishcross

FK10 3GN

Employer's website

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