Sous Chef

NHS; West Oxfordshire; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Sous Chef for their nursing and dementia home in Oxfordshire. The role involves creating nutritious meals, supporting the Head Chef, and leading a team in a supportive environment. Excellent benefits include a Blue Light Discount Card and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Highly skilled Sous Chef with creative flair.
• Experience in creating nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and lead by example.
• Create fresh, nutritious meals for residents.

Skills

Creativity

High-level hospitality

Job description

Job summary

This is a Sous Chef role at Aria Healthcare, a 61-bedded nursing and dementia home in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents. The Sous Chef will work 40 hours per week, earning £13.10 per hour, and will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients. The role offers excellent benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

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. They will use the best fresh ingredients to create nutritious meals for the residents. 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 through the Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a healthcare provider that operates a 61-bedded nursing and dementia home in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated by residents, with a 9.7 rating on Carehome.co.uk. Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Details Date posted

07 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1298266894

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB

Job description Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Tall Trees, Burford Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 6DB
• 61 Bedded Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef
• 40 hours per week
• £13.10 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

• Tall Trees, Burford Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 6DB
• 61 Bedded Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef
• 40 hours per week
• £13.10 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 Sous Chef is expected to be highly skilled and have the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• The Sous Chef is expected to be highly skilled and have the creative flair to showcase 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 Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB

Employer's website

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