Chef

NHS; Elmbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Elmbridge is seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to create nutritious meals for their residents. This full-time role includes supporting the Head Chef and leading by example in a diverse and inclusive environment. The selected candidate will enjoy a competitive salary of £37,983.53 per annum, in addition to various benefits like a Blue Light Discount Card and long service awards.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Highly skilled Sous Chef with experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting.
• Strong understanding of technical skills required for high-level hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and lead by example.
• Create fresh, nutritious meals using the best ingredients.
• Deliver high-level hospitality and mentor team members.

Skills

Passion for creating fresh meals

Experience in healthcare or hospitality

Creative flair

Job description

Job summary

Aria Healthcare is a 78-bedded residential and nursing home in Thames Ditton, Surrey, with a CQC rating of 'Good' and a 9.9 rating on Carehome.co.uk. They are seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for their residents using the best ingredients available. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a focus on delivering high-quality hospitality.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef, leading by example, and showcasing your creative flair to deliver high-level hospitality. The role involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients available. You will work 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends, and enjoy a salary of £37,983.53 per annum. The role offers a fully supported induction, showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare, and an opportunity to mentor your team through the company's Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential and nursing care homes in the UK. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality care and hospitality to their residents, with a focus on creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. The company offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Date posted: 17 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £37,983.53 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1426737210

Job locations: Aria Healthcare, Thames Ditton, KT7 0TT

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Thames View, 58 High Street, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0TT
• 78 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home
• CQC Rating Good
• Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef
• 40 hours per week
• Working alternate weekends required
• £37,983.53 per annum

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. They should have experience working in a healthcare or hospitality setting and a strong understanding of the technical skills required to deliver high-level hospitality.

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: Aria Care, Aria Healthcare, Thames Ditton, KT7 0TT

Employer's website: https://www.ariacare.co.uk/