Aria Care

Bank Sous Chef

The closing date is 06 February 2026

Job summary

The job role of a Bank Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare's Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home in Henley on Thames involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using high-quality ingredients. The role requires a highly skilled and passionate chef with the ability to support the Head Chef, lead by example, and showcase high-level hospitality. The position offers 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

As a Bank Sous Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home. You will work closely with the Head Chef, providing support and leadership, while also demonstrating your own creative flair and culinary expertise. The role includes a fully supported induction, where you will learn the technical skills required in the healthcare sector, and an opportunity to mentor the team through Aria Care's Chef Academy. The position offers straight shifts with no evenings, providing a work-life balance.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer, dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to its residents. The company values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset, and it offers a range of benefits to its employees.

Details

Date posted

09 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.55 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1441195708

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Henley on Thames

RG9 5SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home, Henley on Thames, RG9 5SE
  • 42 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Bank Sous Chef
  • 0hrs Contract
  • £15.55ph

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

  • Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home, Henley on Thames, RG9 5SE
  • 42 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Bank Sous Chef
  • 0hrs Contract
  • £15.55ph

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 role requires a highly skilled and passionate chef with experience in the healthcare or hospitality industry. The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of using fresh ingredients to create nutritious and visually appealing meals.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The role requires a highly skilled and passionate chef with experience in the healthcare or hospitality industry. The successful candidate should have a strong understanding of using fresh ingredients to create nutritious and visually appealing meals.

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

Henley on Thames

RG9 5SE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Henley on Thames

RG9 5SE


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 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.55 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1441195708

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Henley on Thames

RG9 5SE


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