# Sous Chef > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Aria Care. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sous-chef/7d4e0d07-f6b0-4b60-bab0-648f9cf1420b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sous-chef/7d4e0d07-f6b0-4b60-bab0-648f9cf1420b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Aria Care - **Town:** Bexhill on Sea - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** United Kingdom - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £15.05 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-18T20:02:58.233Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0121-26-0819?employerCode=L0121 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1518304362&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary About the role Sous Chef 30 Hours per week / Alternate weekends £15.05 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 highly skilled chefs 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 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 The role is for a Sous Chef, requiring 30 hours of work per week, including alternate weekends. The role offers a rate of £15.05 per hour. Care UK provides benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme. The job involves creating fresh nutritious meals for residents using the best available ingredients. Candidates should be passionate chefs with leadership skills and creative flair in hospitality. The job role includes straight shifts and no evening work. A full induction supporting technical skills required in healthcare is provided, as well as an opportunity to mentor teams towards progression in the Chef academy. Care UK values diversity and inclusivity, and they seek individuals who are empathetic, respectful, and possess a growth mindset. ### About us Aria Healthcare is a healthcare provider looking to hire a Sous Chef for their location in Tunbridge Wells. They pride themselves on the quality of care and service they provide to their residents. Care UK is a part of Aria Healthcare and prides itself on offering a supportive work environment with numerous benefits for its staff members, including discounts, recognition programs, and opportunities for professional development. Aria Healthcare encourages a culture of learning from diverse cultures, beliefs, and experiences, striving to be an inclusive and welcoming employer. They are focused on providing nourishing meals made with fresh ingredients and demonstrate a commitment to high-level hospitality. Aria Healthcare also emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and growth for all staff, offering programs like their Chef academy for career development. ### Details - Date posted: 18 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £15.05 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1518304362 - Job locations: Aria Healthcare, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2JZ, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities About the role - Sous Chef - 30 Hours per week / Alternate weekends - £15.05 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 highly skilled chefs 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 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** - Aria Healthcare is searching for candidates who possess the skills of a highly skilled chef, with the ability to create fresh, nutritious meals for residents. Candidates are expected to have a passion for cooking, effective leadership qualities, and creative flair in hospitality. While specific formal qualifications are not detailed, the emphasis is on the ability to lead by example and showcase high-level hospitality skills. Candidates will benefit from a fully supported induction that highlights the technical skills necessary in healthcare, and there is an opportunity to mentor teams for progression within the Chef academy. Empathy, respectfulness, and a growth mindset are valued traits. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.