Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 18 May 2026

Job summary

The role of Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare's Gildawood Court in Nuneaton, Warwickshire offers a unique opportunity to work in a 60-bedded residential, dementia, and palliative care home. The position requires a highly skilled and passionate chef with experience in the IDDSI framework to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef, leading by example, and showcasing their creative flair to deliver 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, as well as an opportunity to mentor the team and progress within the Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. The organization is committed to providing a supportive and empathetic environment for its employees, who share a growth mindset and respect for others.

Details

Date posted

22 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1476271037

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 should have experience in the IDDSI framework and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate should have experience in the IDDSI framework and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents.

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 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1476271037

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Nuneaton

CV11 4PJ


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