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Sous Chef

The closing date is 03 March 2026

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Job summary

The Sous Chef role at Aria Healthcare in Denham is responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. You will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and showcase your creative flair in high-level hospitality. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, no evening shifts, and a range of employee benefits.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in the preparation and serving of high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents. Your duties will include menu planning, food preparation, and leading a team of kitchen staff. You will need to have a strong understanding of healthcare catering and the ability to work collaboratively with the wider care team. The role offers a 40-hour work week with no evening shifts and alternate weekends.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential and nursing care services in the Denham area. They are committed to delivering person-centered care and creating a comfortable, homelike environment for their residents. The organisation values diversity, inclusivity, and continuous learning, and they offer a range of employee benefits to support their staff.

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.60 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1449667652

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Denham

UB9 5DQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 Hours per week, no evenings & working alternate weekends 
  • £14.60 per hour 

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 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 role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 Hours per week, no evenings & working alternate weekends 
  • £14.60 per hour 

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 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 will have experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a healthcare or hospitality setting. You should possess strong culinary skills, a passion for using fresh, high-quality ingredients, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. A relevant catering or hospitality qualification would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will have experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a healthcare or hospitality setting. You should possess strong culinary skills, a passion for using fresh, high-quality ingredients, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. A relevant catering or hospitality qualification 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

Denham

UB9 5DQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Denham

UB9 5DQ


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

£14.60 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1449667652

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Denham

UB9 5DQ


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