NHS

Sous Chef


PayCompetitive
LocationLewes/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: L0121-25-0896?language=en&page=1171&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      This is a Sous Chef role at Claydon House, a 49-bedded Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home in Lewes. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. The Sous Chef will work closely with the Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents, using the best ingredients available. The role offers straight shifts with no evenings, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to mentor the team and progress within the Chef academy.

      Main duties of the job

      The Sous Chef role at Claydon House involves working closely with the Head Chef to prepare and deliver high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents. The successful candidate will have a passion for food and a creative flair to showcase hospitality. They will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and have the opportunity to mentor the team and progress within the Chef academy. The role offers straight shifts with no evenings, and the successful candidate will receive a range of benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, holiday and days out discounts, and long service awards.

      About us

      Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality residential, dementia, and nursing care homes across the UK. The company prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive employer, and they value learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Care is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for their employees to thrive and develop their skills.

      Details

      Date posted

      09 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      £12.85 an hour

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      1318629604

      Job locations

      Aria Healthcare

      Lewes

      BN7 2QT


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      About the Home

      • Claydon House, 8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, BN7 2QT
      • 49 bedded - Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home
      • CQC Rating – Good
      • Rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk

      About the role

      • Sous Chef, Straight Shifts & No Evenings!
      • Part time 35 hours per week -
      • Shift patterns are: 3 shifts 7am to 5pm and then one shift would be 5 hours to support the Head Chef
      • £12.85 per hour

      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!

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      About the Home

      • Claydon House, 8 Wallands Crescent, Lewes, BN7 2QT
      • 49 bedded - Residential, Dementia and Nursing Home
      • CQC Rating – Good
      • Rated 9.8 Carehome.co.uk

      About the role

      • Sous Chef, Straight Shifts & No Evenings!
      • Part time 35 hours per week -
      • Shift patterns are: 3 shifts 7am to 5pm and then one shift would be 5 hours to support the Head Chef
      • £12.85 per hour

      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

      Essential

      • The successful candidate should have previous experience as a Sous Chef, with a strong understanding of food preparation and presentation. They should be empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset to fit in with Aria Care's diverse and inclusive culture.
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • The successful candidate should have previous experience as a Sous Chef, with a strong understanding of food preparation and presentation. They should be empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset to fit in with Aria Care's diverse and inclusive culture.

      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

      Aria Healthcare

      Lewes

      BN7 2QT


      Employer's website

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

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Aria Care

      Address

      Aria Healthcare

      Lewes

      BN7 2QT


      Employer's website

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

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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