Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 16 January 2026

Job summary

The role of a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare's Galsworthy House in Kingston upon Thames involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients. The Sous Chef will lead by example, showcasing their creative flair and high-level hospitality skills. This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for preparing and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents. You will work closely with the Head Chef to manage the kitchen team, ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met, and develop innovative menu items that cater to the diverse dietary needs of the residents. The role offers a fully supported induction, where you will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills in healthcare catering and mentor the team to progress through the Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care homes in the UK. The company is committed to delivering excellent care and creating a diverse, inclusive work environment where employees can thrive. Galsworthy House, the location of this role, is a 72-bed care home in Kingston upon Thames that has been rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission and received a 9.7 rating on Carehome.co.uk.

Details

Date posted

18 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,200 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1428359056

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX
  • 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Full-Time; 40 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends & No Evenings
  • Day shifts
  • £31,200 per annum

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 highly skilled chefs 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 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

  • Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX
  • 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Full-Time; 40 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends & No Evenings
  • Day shifts
  • £31,200 per annum

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 highly skilled chefs 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 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 proven experience as a Sous Chef, with a strong background in creating fresh, nutritious meals using high-quality ingredients. A passion for food and a creative flair for showcasing hospitality are essential. The successful candidate should also possess excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Candidates should have proven experience as a Sous Chef, with a strong background in creating fresh, nutritious meals using high-quality ingredients. A passion for food and a creative flair for showcasing hospitality are essential. The successful candidate should also possess excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.

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

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


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

18 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,200 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1428359056

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


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