Sous Chef

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursing home provider in New Malden is seeking a Sous Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for residents. You will assist the Head Chef while mentoring the kitchen team. The role offers £15.52 per hour for 40 hours a week with flexible shifts. A passion for quality ingredients and culinary skills are essential. Employees benefit from discounts and long service awards.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• High level of culinary skills and experience in healthcare or hospitality industry.
• Passion for using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create delicious meals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in planning and preparing meals.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen team.
• Uphold high standards of hospitality.
• Participate in the Chef Academy for progression.

Skills

Culinary skills

Mentoring

Use of fresh ingredients

Job description

Overview

Brook House Nursing Home, 8a Nelson Road, New Malden, KT3 5EA. 32 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home. CQC Rating – Good. Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk. The role: Sous Chef responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for residents, working closely with the Head Chef and leading by example. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, flexible working hours, and a range of employee benefits.

About the Home

• Brook House Nursing Home, 8a Nelson Road, New Malden, KT3 5EA
• 32 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role

• Sous Chef
• 40 Hours per week – 4 days per week — 10 hour shifts
• £15.52 per hour

What Aria Care Offers

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in planning and preparing fresh, nutritious meals using high‑quality ingredients.
• Lead by example, mentor the kitchen team, and uphold high standards of hospitality.
• Work straight shifts with no evenings; 40 hours per week, typically 4 days of 10 hours.
• Participate in a fully supported induction and progression opportunities through the Chef Academy.

Qualifications

• The Sous Chef role requires a high level of culinary skills and experience in the healthcare or hospitality industry.
• Candidates should have a passion for using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create delicious and nutritious meals.

Disclosures

• Disclosure and Barring Service check is required per policy (Rehabilitation of Offenders Act requirements).

Employer details

• Employer: Aria Care
• Address: OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, New Malden, KT3 5EA