Sous Chef

Aria Care; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Royal Tunbridge Wells is seeking a passionate Sous Chef who will create fresh, nutritious meals for residents. The successful candidate will work alongside the Head Chef to maintain high standards of food preparation and presentation while mentoring the kitchen team. This role offers straight shifts with no evenings, professional development opportunities, and a suite of benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card and long service awards.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Sous Chef or equivalent in healthcare or hospitality.
• Strong understanding of nutritional requirements and food safety.
• Ability to lead and mentor a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Mentor and support kitchen team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Creativity

Nutritional knowledge

Mentoring

Job description

The Sous Chef role at Aria Healthcare's Firtree House in Tunbridge Wells involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients. The successful candidate will lead by example, showcasing their culinary skills and creativity to deliver high-quality hospitality. The role offers a supportive work environment, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare's Firtree House, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking delicious, nutritious meals for the residents. You will work alongside the Head Chef to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and that high standards of food preparation and presentation are maintained. The role requires creativity and a passion for using fresh, quality ingredients to create appealing meals that cater to the diverse dietary needs of the residents. You will also be expected to mentor and support the kitchen team to help them progress in their careers.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential, nursing, and dementia care homes in the UK. Firtree House is a 42-bed facility in Tunbridge Wells, Kent that has been rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and has a 9.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees can grow and develop their skills.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Firtree House, 30 St James Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 2JZ
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef
• £14.65 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 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!

Qualifications

• You should have significant experience as a Sous Chef or equivalent role in a healthcare or hospitality setting. A strong understanding of nutritional requirements, food safety, and catering operations in a care home environment is essential. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent culinary skills, creative flair, and the ability to lead and mentor a 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.