Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 02 January 2026

Job summary

The Sous Chef role at Kippingtons Nursing Home in Sevenoaks offers a unique opportunity to work in a well-regarded 55-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility. The successful candidate will work alongside the Head Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents, showcasing their culinary expertise and passion for high-quality hospitality. This is a permanent position with a competitive hourly rate and excellent benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagstream, and various recognition and reward programs.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen, ensuring the delivery of fresh, high-quality meals for the residents. This role requires a highly skilled and passionate chef who can lead by example, have creative flair, and mentor the team. The successful candidate will work straight shifts with no evenings, allowing for a better work-life balance. A fully supported induction will be provided, covering the technical skills required in the healthcare sector, as well as an opportunity to participate in the organization's Chef Academy program.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care services across the UK. The organization is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can thrive and learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Healthcare values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset, making it an ideal workplace for those who share these values.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.65 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1418423935

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Sevenoaks

TN13 2PG


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Kippingtons Nursing Home, Grange Road, Oak Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PG
  • 55 Bed Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 Hours Per Week, Working alternate weekends and no evenings! 
  • £14.65 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Wagstream
  • 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:

  • Kippingtons Nursing Home, Grange Road, Oak Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PG
  • 55 Bed Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 Hours Per Week, Working alternate weekends and no evenings! 
  • £14.65 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Wagstream
  • 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 strong culinary skills, experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting, and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. The successful candidate should have a recognized culinary qualification and a proven track record of leading a kitchen team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Sous Chef role requires strong culinary skills, experience in a healthcare or hospitality setting, and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. The successful candidate should have a recognized culinary qualification and a proven track record of leading a 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

Aria Healthcare

Sevenoaks

TN13 2PG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Sevenoaks

TN13 2PG


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

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.65 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1418423935

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Sevenoaks

TN13 2PG


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