Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 11 April 2026

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join Aria Healthcare as a Sous Chef at their Kippingtons Nursing Home in Sevenoaks. You will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents, working alongside the Head Chef to showcase your culinary expertise and lead by example. The role offers a great work-life balance with no evening shifts and alternate weekends off.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in creating high-quality, fresh meals for the residents. You will have the creative flair to develop and execute innovative menu options using the best ingredients available. The role involves a fully supported induction to ensure you have the necessary skills and knowledge for working in a healthcare setting, as well as the opportunity to mentor and develop your team through the Chef Academy. You will be working 40 hours per week, with no evening shifts and alternate weekends off, providing an excellent work-life balance.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable healthcare provider that operates several nursing homes across the UK. They are committed to providing high-quality care and support to their residents, and they value their employees as the driving force behind their success. Aria Healthcare is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer, and they encourage learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Details

Date posted

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.65 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1461470763

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Sevenoaks

TN13 2PG


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Kippingtons Nursing Home, Grange Road, Oak Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PG
  • 55 Bed Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 Hours Required / Working alternate weekends and no evenings! 
  • £14.65 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:

  • Kippingtons Nursing Home, Grange Road, Oak Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PG
  • 55 Bed Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 Hours Required / Working alternate weekends and no evenings! 
  • £14.65 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 ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Sous Chef, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional culinary experiences. You should possess strong leadership and mentoring skills, as well as a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. A relevant culinary qualification, such as an NVQ or City & Guilds, would be desirable.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will have extensive experience as a Sous Chef, with a proven track record of delivering exceptional culinary experiences. You should possess strong leadership and mentoring skills, as well as a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. A relevant culinary qualification, such as an NVQ or City & Guilds, would be desirable.

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

Sevenoaks

TN13 2PG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Sevenoaks

TN13 2PG


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

10 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.65 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1461470763

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Sevenoaks

TN13 2PG


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