Sous Chef

NHS; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking a part-time Sous Chef to prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals for residents. You will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure high-quality food and lead by example with your creative flair. The role requires flexibility in shifts, typically 20 hours per week at £13.75 per hour. Aria Healthcare values diversity and offers a supportive environment with 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

• Proven track record of creating fresh, nutritious meals.
• Passion for using the best ingredients.
• Experience as a chef in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure quality food.
• Lead by example with culinary creativity.

Skills

High-level hospitality

Creative flair

Flexibility

Job description

Aria Healthcare is a 71-bedded Nursing, Dementia and Residential care Home in Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk. The Sous Chef role is a part-time position of 20 hours per week, with the usual shifts being 7am-5pm, but requiring flexibility depending on business needs. The successful candidate will create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients and will lead by example with their creative flair and passion for high-level hospitality.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will be responsible for preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of the care home. They will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure high-quality food is served, and will have the opportunity to showcase their creative skills and lead by example. The role requires flexibility in terms of shift patterns, with weekend work being necessary. The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive induction and the chance to mentor the team through the Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of Nursing, Dementia and Residential care services in the South East of England. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Healthcare offers a range of employee benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Southlands Place, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2HJ
• 71 bedded Nursing, Dementia and Residential care Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef
• Part time - 20 hours per week - usual shifts will be 7am-5pm - however needs to be flexible depending on business requirements
• £13.75 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 highly skilled chefs 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 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

• The Sous Chef role requires a highly skilled and experienced chef, with a proven track record of creating fresh, nutritious meals. The successful candidate should have a passion for using the best ingredients and showcasing 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.