Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 09 January 2026

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Job summary

The job posting is for a Sous Chef position at Walstead Place, a 41-bed residential care home in Lindfield, Haywards Heath, which has a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The role involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents, working closely with the Head Chef, and mentoring the culinary team.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will be responsible for preparing high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents of the care home. They will work closely with the Head Chef, leading by example and showcasing their culinary expertise. The role requires a passionate and creative chef who can support the Head Chef and mentor the team. The successful candidate will work straight shifts, with no evenings, and will receive a competitive pay rate, as well as various benefits such as a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. They are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment for their employees.

Details

Date posted

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.81 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1424520223

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
  • 41 bedded Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full time - 40 hours per week - 4 days per week working 7am-5pm 
  • Alternative weekends required
  • Competitive Pay Rate 

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

  • Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
  • 41 bedded Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • Full time - 40 hours per week - 4 days per week working 7am-5pm 
  • Alternative weekends required
  • Competitive Pay Rate 

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 role requires a highly skilled Sous Chef with experience in the healthcare sector or a similar environment. The candidate should have a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals and a creative flair for showcasing high-level hospitality.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The role requires a highly skilled Sous Chef with experience in the healthcare sector or a similar environment. The candidate should have a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals and a creative flair for showcasing high-level hospitality.

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

Walstead

RH16 2QG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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

10 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.81 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1424520223

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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