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Sous Chef

The closing date is 26 January 2026

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Job summary

The Sous Chef role at Aria Healthcare's Rendlesham Care Centre is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The care home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents, making it an excellent environment to showcase your culinary talents.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef, you will work closely with the Head Chef to lead the kitchen team in preparing and delivering high-quality meals using the best fresh ingredients. You will have the creative flair to showcase your hospitality skills and support the professional development of the kitchen staff. The role offers straight shifts with no evenings, providing a great work-life balance.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable care provider that takes pride in its diverse and inclusive workforce. They offer a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and day-out discounts, long-service awards, and a recognition program, ensuring their employees feel valued and supported.

Details

Date posted

28 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.30 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1433479183

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 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 hours per week 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 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 hours per week 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

  • The Sous Chef role requires significant experience in the catering industry, with a proven track record of creating fresh, nutritious meals. A relevant culinary qualification or training in healthcare catering would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Sous Chef role requires significant experience in the catering industry, with a proven track record of creating fresh, nutritious meals. A relevant culinary qualification or training in healthcare catering 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 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.30 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1433479183

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Rendlesham

IP12 2TP


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