Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 27 April 2026

Job summary

This job opportunity as a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare in Dorking, Surrey offers a chance to work in a highly rated 39-bedded nursing, residential, and dementia care home. The role involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients. The successful candidate will have a passion for food, the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality, and the ability to lead by example and mentor the team.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare in Dorking, you will be responsible for preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. This includes using the best available ingredients, showcasing your creative flair, and leading by example to inspire the team. The role offers straight shifts with no evenings, and a fully supported induction to ensure you have the necessary skills for healthcare catering. You will have the opportunity to mentor and develop the team through the organization's Chef Academy program.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality nursing, residential, and dementia care homes. The Dorking location, Garth House, is a 39-bedded home that has received a 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission and a 9.4 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The organization is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, and values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Details

Date posted

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.55 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1467030416

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Dorking

RH4 2AY


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Garth House, Tower Hill Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2AY
  • 39 Bedded, Nursing, Residential & Dementia care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.4 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Sous Chef
  • 31.5hrs per week
  • Shift Times 7.30am-6pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday (including every other weekend)
  • £14.55ph

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 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

  • Garth House, Tower Hill Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 2AY
  • 39 Bedded, Nursing, Residential & Dementia care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.4 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Sous Chef
  • 31.5hrs per week
  • Shift Times 7.30am-6pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday (including every other weekend)
  • £14.55ph

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 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

  • The ideal candidate for this Sous Chef role will have proven experience in a similar position, with a passion for food and the ability to create high-quality, nutritious meals. Strong leadership and mentoring skills are also essential to guide and develop the team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate for this Sous Chef role will have proven experience in a similar position, with a passion for food and the ability to create high-quality, nutritious meals. Strong leadership and mentoring skills are also essential to guide and develop the team.

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

Dorking

RH4 2AY


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Dorking

RH4 2AY


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

26 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.55 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1467030416

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Dorking

RH4 2AY


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