Regional Chef

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.

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.

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.

Date posted: 04 November 2025

Pay scheme:
Other

Salary: £15 an hour

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full-time

Reference number:

Aria Healthcare, Fishcross, FK10 3GN

About the Home

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

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!

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.

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.

Aria Care

Aria Healthcare

Fishcross

FK10 3GN