Job summary
About the Home - Thames View, 58 High Street, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0TT - 78 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home - CQC Rating Good - Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk About the role - Sous Chef - 40 hours per week - alternate weekend working. No evenings. - £16.82 per hour What will Care UK 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 Sous 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 support the Head Chef, lead by example 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 others cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Care UK is the perfect place for you. It would be great to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly skilled Sous chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. This role requires a passionate Chef that will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and have the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality. The duties include straight shifts and no evening work, providing a balance of work and life quality. You will be part of a fully supported induction, which covers the technical skills required in healthcare and offers an opportunity to mentor our teams as part of the Chef academy. Care UK values diversity and inclusion, striving to learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Empathetic and respectful individuals with a growth mindset are encouraged to apply. Joining Care UK not only offers professional growth but also includes benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme among others.
About us
Care UK is a leading provider of health and social care services, known for its dynamic approach to healthcare. By operating residential and nursing homes, like Thames View in Thames Ditton, the organisation ensures older adults receive respectful and quality care in supportive surroundings. Thames View is a 78-bedded residential and nursing home with a CQC rating of good and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. Care UK prides itself on creating a diverse and inclusive environment and values learning from a variety of cultures and experiences, making it a welcoming place for professionals from all backgrounds. Employees at Care UK are offered various benefits that contribute to both their professional and personal well-being. The organisation is committed to recognizing its team members through long service awards and a vibrant recognition programme, while fostering professional development through supportive inductions and in-house training programmes like the Chef academy.
Details
- Date posted: 03 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £16.82 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1522414663
- Job locations: Aria Healthcare, Thames Ditton, KT7 0TT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
About the Home
- Thames View, 58 High Street, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0TT
- 78 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home
- CQC Rating Good
- Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Sous Chef
- 40 hours per week - alternate weekend working. No evenings.
- £16.82 per hour
What will Care UK 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 Sous 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 support the Head Chef, lead by example 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, Care UK is the perfect place for you.
It would be great to hear from you!
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience as a sous chef or in a similar role, ability to create nutritious meals using fresh ingredients, leadership skills, and a creative flair for high-level hospitality. Experience in a healthcare environment is advantageous.
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This advert is for Sous Chef with Aria Care in Bexhill on Sea, East of England, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £16.82 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Aug 2026.
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