Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Sous Chef to prepare fresh and nutritious meals for residents at Solent Grange Care Home. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.00 and includes a supportive induction and opportunities for professional growth within the Chef Academy. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, experience in caregiving or hospitality, and the ability to lead the kitchen team. The role consists of straight shifts with no evening work, focusing on high-quality meal production and team collaboration.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a sous chef capacity.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with kitchen staff.
• Capacity to lead and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in preparing and serving meals.
• Showcase culinary expertise and creativity.
• Participate in the fully supported induction and Chef Academy.

Skills

Strong culinary skills

Experience in healthcare or hospitality

Ability to create high-quality, nutritious meals

Job description

Job Summary

The role of a Sous Chef at Solent Grange Care Home involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents by utilizing the best available ingredients. The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled and passionate chef who can support the Head Chef, lead by example, and showcase their creative flair to deliver a high level of hospitality. The role offers a fully supported induction, the opportunity to mentor teams, and the chance to progress within the organization's Chef Academy.

Main Duties

As a Sous Chef at Solent Grange Care Home, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. You will need to demonstrate your culinary expertise, creativity, and the ability to work collaboratively with the kitchen team. The role involves straight shifts, with no evening work, and offers a competitive hourly rate of £13.00 per hour. The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, and they value empathy, respect, and a growth mindset in their employees.

About Us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the company that operates Solent Grange Care Home, a 89-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility located in Wootton, Isle of Wight. The home has a CQC rating of ‘Good’ and is highly rated by residents and their families, with a 9.9 score on Carehome.co.uk. The organization offers a range of employee benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.

Details

Date Posted: 01 December 2025

Pay Scheme: Other

Salary: £13 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Reference Number: 1435004617

Job Locations: OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, Wootton, PO33 4RW

Job Responsibilities

• Solent Grange Care Home, Staplers Road, Wootton, Isle of Wight, PO33 4RW
• 89 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

• Sous Chef
• Full-Time; 40 hours per week
• Working hours; 7am - 6pm
• Working alternate weekends required
• £13.00 per hour

• Blue Light Discount Card
• 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 ideal candidate for the Sous Chef role should have strong culinary skills and experience working in a healthcare or hospitality setting. They should be able to demonstrate their ability to create high-quality, nutritious meals and work collaboratively with the kitchen team.

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, Wootton, PO33 4RW

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