Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 22 May 2026

Job summary

The role of Sous Chef at Chestnut View Care Home in Haslemere, Surrey involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients. The successful candidate will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and showcase their creative flair to provide high-level hospitality. The position offers a full-time schedule, with no evening shifts, and a competitive hourly rate of £14.50.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in preparing and serving delicious, healthy meals for the residents of the 60-bed Chestnut View Care Home. They will need to have previous experience in a care home setting, as well as the ability to work collaboratively, mentor the team, and demonstrate a passion for using fresh, quality ingredients to create exceptional dishes. The role offers a fully supported induction and the opportunity to progress within the organization's Chef Academy.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the company operating Chestnut View Care Home, a 60-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility located in Haslemere, Surrey. The home is highly rated, with a 9.4 score on Carehome.co.uk, and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Details

Date posted

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1478270958

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA
  • 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • Rated 9.4 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - working 4 days per week between 7am - 5.30pm 
  • Alternate weekends required
  • Previous experience in a care home desirable
  • £14.50 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:

  • Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA
  • 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • Rated 9.4 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - working 4 days per week between 7am - 5.30pm 
  • Alternate weekends required
  • Previous experience in a care home desirable
  • £14.50 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

  • Previous experience in a care home setting is desirable, along with the ability to work collaboratively, lead by example, and demonstrate a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals using quality ingredients.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous experience in a care home setting is desirable, along with the ability to work collaboratively, lead by example, and demonstrate a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals using quality ingredients.

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

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

25 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1478270958

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA


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