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Sous Chef

The closing date is 18 November 2025

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Job summary

The job posting is for a Sous Chef position at Oaklands House Care Centre, a 78-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care home in Southampton. The role involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents by using the best available ingredients. The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and demonstrate creative flair to provide high-level hospitality.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will be responsible for preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for the residents at Oaklands House Care Centre. They will work alongside the Head Chef, providing support and leadership to the kitchen team. The Sous Chef will need to have a passion for food, excellent culinary skills, and the ability to work well under pressure. They will also be required to mentor and train the kitchen staff to help them progress in their careers.

About us

Oaklands House Care Centre is a 78-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care home located in Southampton. The home has a 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission and is highly rated by residents and their families on Carehome.co.uk. Aria Care, the parent company, is committed to providing high-quality care and supporting its employees through various benefits and development opportunities.

Details

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1384228868

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Southampton

SO30 3HP


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Oaklands House Care Centre, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HP
  • 78 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - 4 days per week - 10 hour shifts - Alternate weekends required
  • £13.20 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:

  • Oaklands House Care Centre, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HP
  • 78 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - 4 days per week - 10 hour shifts - Alternate weekends required
  • £13.20 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

  • The Sous Chef role requires extensive experience in a similar position, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting. The successful candidate should have a strong background in creating fresh, nutritious meals and demonstrating creative flair in their culinary skills. They should also have excellent leadership and mentoring abilities to support and develop the kitchen team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Sous Chef role requires extensive experience in a similar position, preferably in a healthcare or hospitality setting. The successful candidate should have a strong background in creating fresh, nutritious meals and demonstrating creative flair in their culinary skills. They should also have excellent leadership and mentoring abilities to support and develop the kitchen 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Southampton

SO30 3HP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Southampton

SO30 3HP


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

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1384228868

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Southampton

SO30 3HP


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