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Sous Chef


Location
Bexhill on Sea, United Kingdom
Salary
£15.24 an hour
Profession
Estates and facilities
Deadline
14 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
15 Jun 2026
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Job summary

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 Sous Chef 38hrs per week Shift Times 8am-6pm (including working every other weekend) £15.24ph 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 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 emp

Main duties of the job

The position involves working as a Sous Chef at Brook House Care Home, a 53-bedded residential and dementia care facility rated 'Good' by CQC and 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk. The role requires 38 hours per week with shifts from 8 am to 6 pm, including working every other weekend. The pay rate is £15.24 per hour. Aria Care offers benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme. The sous chef will create fresh, nutritious meals using the best available ingredients, support the Head Chef, and lead by example to demonstrate high-level hospitality. Straight shifts with no evenings and a fully supported induction into healthcare technical skills are part of the role. Additionally, there's an opportunity to mentor teams and progress in Aria Care's Chef academy. Aria Care values diversity, inclusion, empathy, respect, and a growth mindset.

About us

Aria Healthcare operates Brook House Care Home in Towcester, which provides residential and dementia care. The home has a capacity of 53 beds and holds a 'Good' rating from the CQC, reflecting a high standard of care. It is also highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. Aria Healthcare seeks to enhance the living experience of its residents by placing a strong emphasis on the quality of meals provided. The company encourages an inclusive work environment and values learning and growth among its team members. Employees like the Sous Chef are supported through various incentive programs and training opportunities, such as mentoring in its own Chef academy, to foster professional development and ensure high standards in culinary services. Aria Healthcare positions itself as a compassionate and inclusive employer, promoting cultural diversity and a commitment to exceptional care and service.

Details

  • Date posted: 15 June 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £15.24 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time
  • Reference number: 1516394892
  • Job locations: Aria Healthcare, Towcester, NN12 6HR, United Kingdom

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

  • Sous Chef
  • 38hrs per week
  • Shift Times 8am-6pm (including working every other weekend)
  • £15.24ph

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 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, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience as a sous chef or similar role in a healthcare environment or care home is preferred.

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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 £15.24 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Aug 2026.

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