Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 05 September 2025

Job summary

Aria Healthcare is a leading provider of nursing and residential care homes in the UK. The Sous Chef role at their 62-bedded Cranmer Court home in Warlingham, Surrey offers a unique opportunity to work in a well-rated care home, with a shift pattern that includes no evenings and alternate weekends off. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients, and will have the chance to mentor the kitchen team as part of the Chef Academy program.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare's Cranmer Court home, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in the preparation and delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents. You will need to demonstrate a passion for food, a creative flair, and the ability to lead by example. The role offers a fully supported induction to the technical skills required in a healthcare setting, as well as the opportunity to mentor and develop the kitchen team through the Chef Academy program. The shift pattern includes 40 hours per week, with no evening work and alternate weekends off.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a leading provider of nursing and residential care homes in the UK. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, and values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset in its employees. Aria Healthcare offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagestream, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.

Details

Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1340974084

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Warlingham

CR6 9PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home 

  • Cranmer Court, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9PE
  • 62 Bedded Nursing & Residential Care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role 

  • Sous Chef 
  • 40 Hours per week 
  • £15.50 per hour
  • Shift pattern: 07:00 – 17:30, 07:00 – 15:00 & 09:30 – 17:30. Working alternate weekends & No Evenings 

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 

  • Cranmer Court, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9PE
  • 62 Bedded Nursing & Residential Care Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the Role 

  • Sous Chef 
  • 40 Hours per week 
  • £15.50 per hour
  • Shift pattern: 07:00 – 17:30, 07:00 – 15:00 & 09:30 – 17:30. Working alternate weekends & No Evenings 

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 this Sous Chef role will have experience working in a similar position, with a strong understanding of producing fresh, nutritious meals. You should be able to demonstrate excellent culinary skills, as well as the ability to lead and mentor a team. A relevant catering qualification would be desirable, but not essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate for this Sous Chef role will have experience working in a similar position, with a strong understanding of producing fresh, nutritious meals. You should be able to demonstrate excellent culinary skills, as well as the ability to lead and mentor a team. A relevant catering qualification would be desirable, but not essential.

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

Warlingham

CR6 9PE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Warlingham

CR6 9PE


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

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1340974084

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Warlingham

CR6 9PE


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