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Sous Chef

The closing date is 16 February 2026

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Job summary

The role of Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare in Nuneaton, Warwickshire is to support the Head Chef in creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of a 60-bedded Residential, Dementia and Palliative Care Home. The Sous Chef will have experience in the IDDSI framework and a passion for showcasing high-level hospitality through the use of the best fresh ingredients.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in preparing and cooking meals for the residents. This includes using the IDDSI framework to ensure the meals are suitable for those with specific dietary requirements. The role involves working 40 hours per week, with alternative weekends required, and a salary of £13.50 per hour. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to mentor the team and progress through the Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of Residential, Dementia and Palliative Care services. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, and values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset in its employees.

Details

Date posted

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1446127826

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Nuneaton

CV11 4PJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Gildawood Court, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4PJ
  • 60 Bedded Residential, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.1 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - working hours are 7am - 6pm 
  • Alternative weekends required
  • IDDSI Framework experience 
  • £13.50 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

  • Gildawood Court, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4PJ
  • 60 Bedded Residential, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.1 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - working hours are 7am - 6pm 
  • Alternative weekends required
  • IDDSI Framework experience 
  • £13.50 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 a high level of culinary skills and experience in the healthcare sector, with a focus on using fresh, nutritious ingredients to create enjoyable meals for the residents.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Sous Chef role requires a high level of culinary skills and experience in the healthcare sector, with a focus on using fresh, nutritious ingredients to create enjoyable 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Nuneaton

CV11 4PJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Nuneaton

CV11 4PJ


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

19 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1446127826

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Nuneaton

CV11 4PJ


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