Sous Chef

Aria Care; Leven; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for residents. This role involves supporting the Head Chef, mentoring the kitchen team, and showcasing culinary creativity. With a fully supported induction, this position offers a chance to grow within the Chef academy. Competitive benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card and holiday discounts are included. An ideal candidate should have a proven track record in a healthcare or hospitality setting.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Wagestream

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of creating fresh, nutritious meals.
• Experience leading a team in a healthcare or hospitality setting.
• Empathetic and respectful with a growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in creating meals for residents.
• Mentor the kitchen team and support skill development.
• Showcase creativity and high-level hospitality skills.

Skills

Meal preparation

Team leadership

Creativity in hospitality

Job description

The job is for a Sous Chef position at Aria Healthcare, a 36-bedded residential home in Leven, Fife. The Sous Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents, working alongside the Head Chef and mentoring the team. The role offers competitive benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in creating delicious and nutritious meals for the residents. You will have the opportunity to showcase your creative flair and high-level hospitality skills. The role consists of straight shifts with no evenings, and you will receive a fully supported induction to learn the technical skills required in a healthcare setting. Additionally, you will have the chance to mentor the team and progress in the company's Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a residential care provider that operates a 36-bedded home in Leven, Fife. The home has been rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting its commitment to providing high-quality care and services to its residents. Aria Healthcare values diversity and inclusivity, and it aims to create a respectful and growth‑oriented work environment.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• 36 Bedded Residential Home
• Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef

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

• The role requires a highly skilled Sous Chef with a proven track record of creating fresh, nutritious meals and leading a team in a healthcare or hospitality setting.

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.