Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 16 August 2025

Job summary

Aria Healthcare is looking for a highly skilled Sous Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for their 61-bed nursing and dementia home in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, great benefits, and the opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in preparing and delivering high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents. You will have a passion for using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create delicious and visually appealing dishes. The role involves working 40 hours per week, with no evening shifts, and you will receive a fully supported induction to help you develop the technical skills required in healthcare catering. Aria Healthcare values diversity and inclusion, and they are looking for an empathetic, respectful, and growth-minded individual to join their team.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a care provider that operates a 61-bed nursing and dementia home in Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire. The home has a 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission and is highly rated by residents and their families. Aria Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality care and supporting their staff to develop their skills and careers.

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1325485156

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Tall Trees, Burford Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 6DB
  • 61 Bedded Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 hours per week
  • £13.10 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 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

  • Tall Trees, Burford Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 6DB
  • 61 Bedded Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 hours per week
  • £13.10 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 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

  • Candidates should have previous experience as a Sous Chef or similar role, with a passion for using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create nutritious and visually appealing meals. A relevant culinary qualification, such as a Diploma in Professional Cookery, would be an advantage.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Candidates should have previous experience as a Sous Chef or similar role, with a passion for using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create nutritious and visually appealing meals. A relevant culinary qualification, such as a Diploma in Professional Cookery, would be an advantage.

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

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Aria Healthcare

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.10 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1325485156

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


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