Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 25 August 2025

Job summary

The job posting is for a Sous Chef position at Brook House Nursing Home, a 32-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care home in New Malden, UK. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents and their families. The Sous Chef will work alongside the Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents, using the best available ingredients. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, flexible working hours, and various employee benefits.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Brook House Nursing Home, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in the preparation and cooking of high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents. This includes planning menus, ordering supplies, and ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly. You will need to have excellent culinary skills, the ability to work well in a team, and a passion for providing great care through the provision of delicious, tailored meals. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, flexible working hours, and various employee benefits.

About us

Brook House Nursing Home is a 32-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care home located in New Malden, UK. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents and their families, receiving a 9.6 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The home is operated by OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, a provider of high-quality care services across the UK.

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.52 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1332985520

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

New Malden

KT3 5EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Brook House Nursing Home, 8a Nelson Road, New Malden, KT3 5EA
  • 32 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - 4 days per week - 10 hour shifts 
  • Alternate Weekends required
  • £15.52 per hour

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!

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Brook House Nursing Home, 8a Nelson Road, New Malden, KT3 5EA
  • 32 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - 4 days per week - 10 hour shifts 
  • Alternate Weekends required
  • £15.52 per hour

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

  • The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Sous Chef, with a proven track record of creating fresh, nutritious meals in a healthcare or similar setting. A relevant culinary qualification, such as an NVQ or City & Guilds, would be desirable, along with a good understanding of dietary requirements and food safety regulations.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Sous Chef, with a proven track record of creating fresh, nutritious meals in a healthcare or similar setting. A relevant culinary qualification, such as an NVQ or City & Guilds, would be desirable, along with a good understanding of dietary requirements and food safety regulations.

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

New Malden

KT3 5EA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

New Malden

KT3 5EA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.52 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1332985520

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

New Malden

KT3 5EA


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