Job summary
The Sous Chef role at Walstead Place, a 41-bedded Residential Care Home, offers a unique opportunity to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. The successful candidate will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and showcase their creative flair in a healthcare setting.
Main duties of the job
As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality meals for the residents of Walstead Place. You will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure that the menu offerings are diverse, nutritious, and tailored to the residents' dietary needs. The role also involves mentoring the catering team and contributing to the development of the Chef Academy. The schedule is straightforward, with no evening shifts, and the employer offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and day-out discounts, long-service awards, and a recognition program.
About us
Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential care services, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and exceptional hospitality to its residents. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Home
- Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
- 41 bedded Residential care Home
- CQC Rating – Good
- Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Sous Chef
- Full time - 40 hours per week - 4 days per week working 7am-5pm
- Alternative weekends required
- Competitive Pay Rate
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
- Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
- 41 bedded Residential care Home
- CQC Rating – Good
- Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Sous Chef
- Full time - 40 hours per week - 4 days per week working 7am-5pm
- Alternative weekends required
- Competitive Pay Rate
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 for this Sous Chef role should have a passion for food, excellent culinary skills, and experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting. They should be able to work collaboratively with the Head Chef, demonstrate strong leadership qualities, and have a creative flair for designing and preparing nutritious meals.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- The ideal candidate for this Sous Chef role should have a passion for food, excellent culinary skills, and experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting. They should be able to work collaboratively with the Head Chef, demonstrate strong leadership qualities, and have a creative flair for designing and preparing nutritious meals.
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.
