Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 12 January 2026

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Job summary

Aria Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality nursing and dementia care services in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. The organization operates a 61-bed nursing and dementia home, Tall Trees, which has received a 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and an 8.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk. Aria Healthcare is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, offering a range of employee benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare's Tall Trees nursing and dementia home, you will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients. The role requires a passionate and skilled chef with the ability to lead by example, mentor the team, and showcase high-level hospitality. You will work a 40-hour week with no evenings, and you will be provided with a fully supported induction to gain the technical skills required in healthcare. There is also an opportunity to mentor the team and progress within the organization's Chef Academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable provider of nursing and dementia care services in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire. The organization operates the 61-bed Tall Trees nursing and dementia home, which has received positive ratings from the Care Quality Commission and Carehome.co.uk. Aria Healthcare is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, offering a range of employee benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Details

Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1426221874

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Tall Trees, Burford Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 6DB
  • 61 Bedded Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 8.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef 
  • 40 Hours Per Week , Alternate weekends and No evenings! 
  • £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 lead by example, mentor your team 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

  • Tall Trees, Burford Road, Shipton-under-Wychwood, Oxfordshire, OX7 6DB
  • 61 Bedded Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 8.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef 
  • 40 Hours Per Week , Alternate weekends and No evenings! 
  • £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 lead by example, mentor your team 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 creating fresh, nutritious meals for residents in a healthcare setting. The successful candidate should have a passion for food and a creative flair for showcasing high-level hospitality.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The role requires a highly skilled Sous Chef with experience in creating fresh, nutritious meals for residents in a healthcare setting. The successful candidate should have a passion for food 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

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


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

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1426221874

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chipping Norton

OX7 6DB


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