Sous Chef

NHS; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Kingston upon Thames seeks a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team in preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents. The ideal candidate will have culinary skills, creativity, and a passion for high-quality hospitality. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and many benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card and an opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Wagestream

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Strong background in catering and passion for fresh, nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to create fresh, nutritious meals.
• Mentor the team to help them progress in their careers.
• Participate in a supportive induction showcasing technical skills.

Skills

Culinary skills

Creativity

Leadership

Education

Relevant qualifications in Culinary Arts

Job description

The role of Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare in Kingston upon Thames involves leading the kitchen team to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The role offers a competitive salary of £31,200 per annum, with no evening shifts and alternate weekends off. The successful candidate will have a passion for food and a creative flair to deliver high-quality hospitality. Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer, committed to learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team to deliver fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. You will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and creativity, as well as mentor the team to progress in their careers. The role offers a supportive induction, showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare, and the chance to be part of the company's Chef academy. Aria Healthcare is committed to providing a positive work environment, with benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable healthcare provider that operates a 72-bedded Residential, Nursing care, and specialist Dementia Home in Kingston upon Thames. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the company's commitment to delivering high-quality care and services to its residents.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX
• 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Full-Time; 40 hours per week
• Day shifts
• £31,200 per annum

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 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 successful candidate for the Sous Chef role at Aria Healthcare should have a strong background in catering and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. Relevant qualifications in Culinary Arts or a similar field would be highly desirable.

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.