# Sous Chef > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Aria Care. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sous-chef/d92452e1-4b34-4a03-be81-90c583b4cdc8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sous-chef/d92452e1-4b34-4a03-be81-90c583b4cdc8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Aria Care - **Location:** Aria Healthcare, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7LX, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Chef - **Salary:** £17.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-12-14T23:59:59.999Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-15T10:14:23.411Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0121-26-1015 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1564055818&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier - **Employer website:** https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job summary About the Home Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home CQC Rating - Good Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk About the role Sous Chef Full time - 40 hours per week - No evenings and alternate weekends required £17.00 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 The Sous Chef position at Galsworthy House, part of Aria Healthcare, involves overseeing meal preparation using fresh, nutritious ingredients for residents. The role is full-time entailing 40 hours per week without evening shifts and requires working alternate weekends. As a Sous Chef, the incumbent will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and utilize creative flair to deliver high-level hospitality. A structured induction program is provided to impart the necessary technical skills for healthcare catering and mentorship opportunities within the Chef academy. Benefits include a £17.00 hourly wage, a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and day-out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program. The position emphasizes diversity and inclusivity, seeking individuals who are empathetic, respectful, and possess a growth mindset to join the team under Care UK. ### About us Aria Healthcare, known for its diverse and inclusive work environment, operates the Galsworthy House located in Kingston Upon Thames. The facility provides residential, nursing care, and specialized dementia care for 72 residents. As part of its commitment to offering high-quality service, Galsworthy House has secured a Good rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and has been rated 9.6 by Carehome.co.uk. Employees at Aria Healthcare enjoy various benefits such as long service awards, recognition programs, and holiday discounts. The organisation offers growth opportunities through structured induction programs and encourages a collaborative work culture where learning from each others experiences is highly valued. ### Details - Date posted: 15 October 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £17 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1564055818 - Job locations: Aria Healthcare, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7LX, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities About the Home - Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX - 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home - CQC Rating - Good - Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk About the role - Sous Chef - Full time - 40 hours per week - No evenings and alternate weekends required - £17.00 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** - We are looking for a highly skilled Sous chef with a passion for fresh nutritious meal preparation. - The successful candidate will support the Head Chef and lead by example with creative flair. While no specific qualifications are listed, the role requires demonstrated culinary skill and creativity in a catering environment. ## 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.