Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 22 December 2025

Job summary

The role of Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare's Scoonie House in Leven, Fife offers a unique opportunity to work in a highly-rated 36-bedded residential home. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled chef responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients. The role involves supporting the Head Chef, leading by example, and showcasing a high level of culinary expertise and creativity.

Main duties of the job

As Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in the preparation and delivery of delicious, high-quality meals for the residents of Scoonie House. You will need to demonstrate a passion for using fresh, seasonal produce to create a variety of nutritious and visually appealing dishes. The role also involves mentoring and supporting the kitchen team, helping them to develop their skills and progress within the Aria Care Chef Academy. You will work on a full-time basis, with alternating weekends, and enjoy a range of benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, and holiday/days out discounts.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality residential care services, dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for their residents. The company is committed to investing in their staff, offering opportunities for development and progression, and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Details

Date posted

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.75 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1412168756

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 successful candidate will have significant experience as a Sous Chef, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional catering services in a healthcare or similar setting. You should possess excellent culinary skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with the wider team. A relevant catering qualification, such as a City & Guilds or NVQ, would be highly desirable.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate will have significant experience as a Sous Chef, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional catering services in a healthcare or similar setting. You should possess excellent culinary skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with the wider team. A relevant catering qualification, such as a City & Guilds or NVQ, 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

23 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.75 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1412168756

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Leven

KY8 4DP


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