Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 01 September 2025

Job summary

The role of Sous Chef at Rectory House Nursing Home, a 33-bedded residential and nursing home in Lancing, West Sussex, involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients available. The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and showcase their creative flair to deliver high-level hospitality. The role offers a fully supported induction, the opportunity to mentor teams, and a chance to progress within the organization's Chef academy.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. They offer a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.45 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1337637398

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Sompting

BN15 0DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Rectory House Nursing Home, West Street, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 0DA
  • 33 Bedded Residential and Nursing home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40hrs per week - 7.30am-5.30pm (including every other weekend)
  • £14.45ph

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

  • Rectory House Nursing Home, West Street, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 0DA
  • 33 Bedded Residential and Nursing home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40hrs per week - 7.30am-5.30pm (including every other weekend)
  • £14.45ph

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 Sous Chef role requires a high level of culinary skills and experience in the healthcare or hospitality industry.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Sous Chef role requires a high level of culinary skills and experience in the healthcare or hospitality industry.

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

Aria Healthcare

Sompting

BN15 0DA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Sompting

BN15 0DA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Aria Healthcare

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.45 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1337637398

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Sompting

BN15 0DA


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