Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 30 September 2025

Job summary

The job posting is for a Sous Chef position at Albany Lodge Nursing Home in Croydon. The home is a 100-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk. The Sous Chef will work 40 hours per week, with alternate weekends and no evening shifts, and will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and demonstrate creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality. The role will involve a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor the team to progress in the Chef academy. The employer is a diverse and inclusive organization that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the company operating Albany Lodge Nursing Home, a 100-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility located in Croydon. The home is rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk and is committed to providing high-quality care and services to its residents.

Details

Date posted

03 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1353822600

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 employer is seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef with the necessary qualifications and experience to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The employer is seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef with the necessary qualifications and experience to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents.

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)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

03 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1353822600

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Croydon

CR0 2BZ


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