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Sous Chef

Aria Care

The closing date is 29 June 2025

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Job summary

The job posting is for a Sous Chef position at Albany Lodge Nursing Home in Croydon, UK. The nursing home is a 100-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility that has been rated 9.7 out of 10 on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents, supporting the Head Chef, and mentoring the kitchen team.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will be responsible for preparing and cooking high-quality, fresh meals for the residents of the nursing home. They will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure that the kitchen runs smoothly and that the residents receive the best possible dining experience. The Sous Chef will also have the opportunity to showcase their creative flair and hospitality skills.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the company behind Albany Lodge Nursing Home, a 100-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility located in Croydon, UK. The nursing home has been rated 9.7 out of 10 on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a high level of care and customer satisfaction.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1293440714

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Croydon

CR0 2BZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Albany Lodge Nursing Home, 201 St James’s Road, Croydon, CR0 2BZ
  • 100 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 Hours per week, alternate weekends and no Evenings! 
  • £14.25 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Wagestream
  • 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!

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Albany Lodge Nursing Home, 201 St James’s Road, Croydon, CR0 2BZ
  • 100 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 Hours per week, alternate weekends and no Evenings! 
  • £14.25 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Wagestream
  • 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

  • The Sous Chef role requires a high level of culinary skills and experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting. The successful candidate should have a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals and be able to work collaboratively with the kitchen team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Sous Chef role requires a high level of culinary skills and experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting. The successful candidate should have a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals and be able to work collaboratively with the kitchen team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Croydon

CR0 2BZ


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Croydon

CR0 2BZ


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1293440714

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Croydon

CR0 2BZ


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