Sous Chef

NHS; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chippenham seeks a Sous Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals. The ideal candidate will possess strong culinary skills, a passion for hospitality, and experience in a similar setting. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £13.00 per hour with work hours of 40 per week, including alternate weekends. Join a diverse team committed to high-quality service.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary arts with a focus on high-quality meals.
• Strong background in healthcare or a similar setting.
• Ability to create fresh, nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Create fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Lead the kitchen team and ensure high-quality hospitality.
• Participate in the chef academy for team mentoring.

Skills

Culinary skills

Hospitality

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

The Sous Chef role at Aria Healthcare's Ferfoot Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The home has a 52-bed capacity and is rated Good by the CQC, with a high rating of 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled chef with a passion for delivering high-quality hospitality and leading a team.

Job details

Location: Ferfoot Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift pattern: Alternate weekends required

Salary: £13.00 per hour

About the Home

• Ferfoot Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH
• 52 Bed Residential & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Chef
• Full-Time; 40 hours per week
• Alternate weekends required
• £13.00 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 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 and 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!

Responsibilities and requirements

• The Sous Chef role requires a high level of skill and experience in the culinary arts, with a passion for delivering high-quality hospitality. Candidates should have a strong background in healthcare or a similar setting, and be able to demonstrate their ability to create fresh, nutritious meals using the best available ingredients.

Disclosure and Security

• 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, Chippenham, SN14 6HH

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