Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 25 November 2025

Job summary

The role of Sous Chef at Rendlesham Care Centre, a 60-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care home, is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The successful candidate will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and showcase their creative flair to deliver high-level hospitality. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, excellent benefits, and the chance to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Main duties of the job

As the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in the planning, preparation, and serving of meals for the residents. This includes ensuring the use of the best fresh ingredients available, maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene, and providing mentorship and support to the kitchen team. The role consists of straight shifts with no evenings, allowing for a better work-life balance. You will receive a fully supported induction to showcase the technical skills required in healthcare, as well as an opportunity to mentor your team through the Chef Academy program.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care services. The company is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Healthcare values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset in its staff, making it an ideal place for passionate and dedicated professionals to thrive.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.30 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1389774905

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Rendlesham

IP12 2TP


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Rendlesham Care Centre, Rendlesham, IP12 2TP
  • 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 hours Required
  • £16.30 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

  • Rendlesham Care Centre, Rendlesham, IP12 2TP
  • 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 hours Required
  • £16.30 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

  • Candidates should have extensive experience as a Sous Chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting. A strong understanding of nutritional requirements, food safety, and the ability to lead and mentor a team are essential. Formal culinary training or qualifications would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Candidates should have extensive experience as a Sous Chef, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting. A strong understanding of nutritional requirements, food safety, and the ability to lead and mentor a team are essential. Formal culinary training or qualifications would be an advantage.

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

Rendlesham

IP12 2TP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Rendlesham

IP12 2TP


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

28 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.30 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1389774905

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Rendlesham

IP12 2TP


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