Job requirements
Essential
1 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Applicants should have culinary skills suitable for a Sous Chef role in a care home setting, demonstrating knowledge of nutrition and meal preparation for special dietary needs. Experience in a similar role supporting a Head Chef is desirable.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
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 7.30am-6.30pm (including every other weekend) £15.24ph 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 lea
Main duties of the job
As a Sous Chef at Brook House Care Home in Towcester, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for resident seniors, mainly those requiring residential and dementia care. The position requires working 38 hours per week, covering shifts from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, inclusive of every other weekend. The remuneration is set at £15.24 per hour. The role emphasizes working only straight shifts with no evening work. Benefits provided by Care UK include a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and day-out discounts, long-service awards, and a recognition program, among others. A successful candidate should possess a passion for cooking with an ability to support the Head Chef. You must demonstrate creative flair and a professional attitude setting an example in kitchen practices and utilization of fresh ingredients to ensure that nutritious meals are served. A supportive induction will introduce you to the healthcare setting with opportunities to mentor and guide teams in the Chef academy.
About us
Aria Healthcare operates Brook House Care Home located in Towcester, where it provides residential and specialist dementia care. The facility comprises 53 beds and is recognized with a 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), alongside attaining an impressive satisfaction rating of 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk. Aria Healthcare is committed to offering top-notch service and maintaining its community's well-being, prioritizing both residents' and staff's needs. Through a strong emphasis on inclusivity and diversity, the firm actively seeks to understand and incorporate diverse experiences and beliefs, thereby fostering a culture of growth and mutual respect.
Details
- Date posted: 24 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £15.24 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1554561730
- 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 7.30am-6.30pm (including every other weekend)
- £15.24ph
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!
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This advert is for Sous Chef with Aria Care in Towcester, England. It is listed as a Chef role. The advertised salary is £15.24 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Nov 2026.
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