Sous Chef

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Steep House Nursing Home seeks a passionate Sous Chef to prepare nutritious meals for residents. The role involves working closely with the Head Chef and showcases culinary hospitality. Competitive salary of £13.50 per hour, flexible shifts, and various benefits enhance the opportunity to create a welcoming dining experience.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Wagestream

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef.
• Strong understanding of healthcare catering.
• Passion for working with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in preparing nutritious meals.
• Create visually appealing dishes for residents.
• Support team members to progress in their culinary skills.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Healthcare Catering

Job description

Job summary

The Sous Chef role at Steep House Nursing Home involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients. The successful candidate will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and have the creative flair to deliver high-level hospitality. The role offers flexible shifts, including weekends, with no evening work.

Main duties of the job

As the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in preparing and serving delicious, nutritious meals for the residents at Steep House Nursing Home. You will need to have a passion for cooking, strong technical skills, and the ability to lead by example. The role offers a competitive salary of £13.50 per hour, along with a range of benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, and holiday/day-out discounts.

About us

Steep House Nursing Home is a 56-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility operated by OLYMPUS OPCO LTD. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the high-quality care and services provided to the residents.

Details Date posted

09 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1340955211

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Petersfield

GU32 2HS

Job description Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Steep House Nursing Home, Tilmore Road, Petersfield, GU32 2HS
• 56 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef
• 36 hours per week - flexible shifts on a rota basis including weekends
• Shifts are 7am - 7pm
• £13.50 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Wagestream
• 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:

• Steep House Nursing Home, Tilmore Road, Petersfield, GU32 2HS
• 56 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef
• 36 hours per week - flexible shifts on a rota basis including weekends
• Shifts are 7am - 7pm
• £13.50 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Wagestream
• 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 have previous experience as a Sous Chef, with a strong understanding of healthcare catering and the ability to create visually appealing and nutritious meals. A passion for working with the elderly and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service are also essential.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Sous Chef, with a strong understanding of healthcare catering and the ability to create visually appealing and nutritious meals. A passion for working with the elderly and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service are also essential.

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

Petersfield

GU32 2HS

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Petersfield

GU32 2HS

Employer's website

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