Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 03 March 2026

Job summary

The job posting is for a Sous Chef role at Aria Healthcare, a 72-bedded Residential, Nursing, and Specialist Dementia Care Home in Kingston upon Thames. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents, leading by example, and showcasing high-level hospitality.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients. The role requires a passionate chef with creative flair to lead by example and mentor the kitchen team. The position offers straight shifts with no evenings, a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare, and an opportunity to progress through the employer's Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. They are seeking empathetic, respectful candidates with a growth mindset to join their team.

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,200 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1449633182

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX
  • 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Full-Time; 40 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends & No Evenings
  • Day shifts
  • £31,200 per annum

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card
  • Wagestream
  • 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

  • Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX
  • 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Full-Time; 40 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends & No Evenings
  • Day shifts
  • £31,200 per annum

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card
  • Wagestream
  • 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

  • Highly skilled chefs with experience in the healthcare or hospitality sectors are encouraged to apply.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Highly skilled chefs with experience in the healthcare or hospitality sectors are encouraged to apply.

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

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


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

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,200 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1449633182

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


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