Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 21 April 2026

Job summary

The role of Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare's Gildawood Court in Nuneaton, Warwickshire involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of this 60-bed residential, dementia, and palliative care home. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents and their families.

Main duties of the job

As the Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and showcase your creative flair to provide high-quality hospitality services to the residents. The role involves working 40 hours per week, with alternative weekends required. You will have experience working with the IDDSI framework, which is essential for this healthcare setting. Aria Healthcare offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

Aria Healthcare operates a 60-bed residential, dementia, and palliative care home in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents and their families, with a score of 9.1 on Carehome.co.uk. Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer, dedicated to learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Details

Date posted

22 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1464442882

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Nuneaton

CV11 4PJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Gildawood Court, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4PJ
  • 60 Bedded Residential, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.1 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - working hours are 7am - 6pm 
  • Alternative weekends required
  • IDDSI Framework experience 
  • £13.50 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

  • Gildawood Court, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4PJ
  • 60 Bedded Residential, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.1 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - working hours are 7am - 6pm 
  • Alternative weekends required
  • IDDSI Framework experience 
  • £13.50 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

  • The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled Sous Chef with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals using the best ingredients available. They should have experience working in a healthcare setting and be familiar with the IDDSI framework.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled Sous Chef with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals using the best ingredients available. They should have experience working in a healthcare setting and be familiar with the IDDSI framework.

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

Nuneaton

CV11 4PJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Nuneaton

CV11 4PJ


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

22 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1464442882

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Nuneaton

CV11 4PJ


Privacy notice

Aria Care's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)