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Sous Chef

The closing date is 07 December 2025

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Job summary

The role of Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare's Scoonie House in Leven, Fife is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef. The successful candidate will work alongside the Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients. This is a permanent, full-time role with a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Main duties of the job

As the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in all aspects of food preparation and service. This includes menu planning, recipe development, and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and to the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. You will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and creativity, while also mentoring and developing the kitchen team. The role offers a desirable work-life balance, with no evening shifts.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable healthcare provider that operates residential homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a positive, inclusive work environment for their employees. The Scoonie House home in Leven, Fife has been rated 9.8 out of 10 on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the excellent care and services provided to the residents.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.75 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1400513547

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Leven

KY8 4DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Scoonie House, Windygates Road, Leven, Fife, KY8 4DP
  • 36 Bedded Residential Home
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full Time Hours,  working alternate weekends
  • £13.75 Pay Rate

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

  • Scoonie House, Windygates Road, Leven, Fife, KY8 4DP
  • 36 Bedded Residential Home
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full Time Hours,  working alternate weekends
  • £13.75 Pay Rate

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 ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior culinary role, with a strong background in healthcare or hospitality. Formal culinary training or qualifications, such as a Diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent, would be highly desirable.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior culinary role, with a strong background in healthcare or hospitality. Formal culinary training or qualifications, such as a Diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent, would be highly desirable.

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

Leven

KY8 4DP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Leven

KY8 4DP


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

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.75 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1400513547

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Leven

KY8 4DP


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