Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 30 August 2025

Job summary

The Sous Chef role at Steep House Nursing Home in Petersfield offers the opportunity to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents in a caring and supportive environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Chef to showcase their culinary skills and passion for providing high-quality hospitality.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in the daily operations of the kitchen, including menu planning, food preparation, and managing kitchen staff. You will be required to have experience in a care home setting and a strong understanding of the dietary requirements of the residents. The role offers flexible shifts, including weekends, with no evening work. The successful candidate will receive a competitive hourly rate of £13.50 and access to a range of employee benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, and long service awards.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is a reputable care home provider that operates Steep House Nursing Home in Petersfield. The home is a 56-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility that has received a 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission and a 9.9 rating on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the high quality of care and services provided to the residents.

Details

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1335703291

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Petersfield

GU32 2HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Steep House Nursing Home, Tilmore Road, Petersfield, GU32 2HS
  • 56 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 36 hours per week -  flexible shifts on a rota basis including weekends
  • Shifts are 7am - 7pm 
  • Care home experience required
  • £13.50 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:

  • Steep House Nursing Home, Tilmore Road, Petersfield, GU32 2HS
  • 56 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 36 hours per week -  flexible shifts on a rota basis including weekends
  • Shifts are 7am - 7pm 
  • Care home experience required
  • £13.50 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 ideal candidate for the Sous Chef role will have previous experience in a care home setting and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. Strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with the kitchen team are essential for this position.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate for the Sous Chef role will have previous experience in a care home setting and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. Strong culinary skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with the kitchen team are essential for this position.

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

Petersfield

GU32 2HS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Petersfield

GU32 2HS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1335703291

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Petersfield

GU32 2HS


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