Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 03 April 2026

Job summary

This is a Sous Chef role at a 60-bed residential, nursing and dementia care home in Haslemere, Surrey. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using high-quality ingredients. The role involves working 40 hours per week, with alternating weekends required. Previous experience in a care home setting is desirable.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and have the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts with no evenings, and there will be a fully supported induction to showcase the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor the team through the care home's own Chef academy.

About us

Chestnut View Care Home is a 60-bed residential, nursing and dementia care home in Haslemere, Surrey, that is rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk. The home is operated by OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1458210788

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA
  • 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - working 4 days per week between 7am - 5.30pm 
  • Alternate weekends required
  • Previous experience in a care home desirable
  • £14.50 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:

  • Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA
  • 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - working 4 days per week between 7am - 5.30pm 
  • Alternate weekends required
  • Previous experience in a care home desirable
  • £14.50 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

  • Previous experience in a care home setting is desirable, but not essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous experience in a care home setting is desirable, but not essential.

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

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

02 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1458210788

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA


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