# Sous Chef > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Aria Care. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sous-chef/c5eff86d-9665-4e35-8b04-18929bff6c30 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sous-chef/c5eff86d-9665-4e35-8b04-18929bff6c30.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Aria Care - **Location:** Aria Healthcare, Towcester, NN12 6HR, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Chef - **Salary:** £15.24 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-11-22T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-24T09:48:05.392Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0121-26-0977 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1554561730&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier - **Employer website:** https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### 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! ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - 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. ## 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.