Job summary
The job is for a Sous Chef position at Aria Healthcare, a 42-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care home in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. The Sous Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using high-quality ingredients, with a focus on leading by example and showcasing a high level of hospitality. The role offers a competitive salary, and the employer provides a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.
Main duties of the job
The Sous Chef will be responsible for leading the kitchen team and creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of the care home. The role requires a passionate and skilled chef with the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality. The job involves straight shifts with no evenings, and the successful candidate will receive a fully supported induction to learn the technical skills required in healthcare. There is also an opportunity to mentor the team and progress within the employer's Chef academy.
About us
Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential, nursing, and dementia care services. The company is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Care values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset in its employees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Home
- Firtree House, 30 St James Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2JZ
- 42 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia care Home
- CQC Rating - Good
- Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Sous Chef
- 30 Hours per week / Alternate weekends
- Competitive
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 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
- Firtree House, 30 St James Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2JZ
- 42 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia care Home
- CQC Rating - Good
- Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Sous Chef
- 30 Hours per week / Alternate weekends
- Competitive
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 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
- The job requires a highly skilled and experienced chef with the ability to lead a team and create high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The job requires a highly skilled and experienced chef with the ability to lead a team and create high-quality, 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.
