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Sous Chef

The closing date is 21 February 2026

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Job summary

Aria Healthcare is looking for a highly skilled Sous Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for their 41-bed residential care home in Walstead, Haywards Heath. The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work environment with a focus on learning and growth.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in preparing and serving high-quality, fresh meals for the residents. You will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and creativity, while also supporting the development of the kitchen team. The role offers a full-time, 40-hour work week, with alternative weekends required.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable provider of residential care services, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, personalized care to their residents. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Details

Date posted

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.81 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1447325738

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
  • 41 bedded Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full time - 40 hours per week - 4 days per week working 7am-5pm 
  • Alternative weekends required
  • Competitive Pay Rate 

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

  • Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
  • 41 bedded Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full time - 40 hours per week - 4 days per week working 7am-5pm 
  • Alternative weekends required
  • Competitive Pay Rate 

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 ideal candidate for this Sous Chef role will have significant experience in the culinary field, with a passion for creating delicious, nutritious meals. They should possess excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with the kitchen team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate for this Sous Chef role will have significant experience in the culinary field, with a passion for creating delicious, nutritious meals. They should possess excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively with the kitchen team.

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

Walstead

RH16 2QG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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

23 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.81 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1447325738

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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