Aria Care

Assistant Chef

The closing date is 13 September 2025

Job summary

The job posting is for an Assistant Chef position at Aria Healthcare, a 41-bed Nursing, Dementia, and Residential care home in Heathfield, East Sussex. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk. The Assistant Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents, supporting the Head Chef, and leading by example with their creative flair and high-level hospitality skills.

Main duties of the job

The Assistant Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents at the care home. They will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and have the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts with no evenings, and the successful candidate will receive a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare, as well as an opportunity to mentor the team and progress in the Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. The organization is looking for empathetic, respectful individuals with a growth mindset to join their team.

Details

Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1346182764

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Heathfield

TN21 8DR


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Heffle Court, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8DR
  • 41 bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Assistant Chef
  • Full Time 40 hours per week - Alternate Weekends required
  • £13.20 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

  • Heffle Court, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8DR
  • 41 bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Assistant Chef
  • Full Time 40 hours per week - Alternate Weekends required
  • £13.20 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 job posting does not specify any formal qualifications, but it emphasizes the need for a highly skilled Sous chef with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals and a creative flair for showcasing high-level hospitality.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The job posting does not specify any formal qualifications, but it emphasizes the need for a highly skilled Sous chef with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals and a creative flair for showcasing high-level hospitality.

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

Heathfield

TN21 8DR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Heathfield

TN21 8DR


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

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1346182764

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Heathfield

TN21 8DR


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