Aria Care

Chef

The closing date is 16 January 2026

Job summary

Aria Healthcare is a 78-bedded residential and nursing home in Thames Ditton, Surrey, with a CQC rating of 'Good' and a 9.9 rating on Carehome.co.uk. They are seeking a highly skilled Sous Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for their residents using the best ingredients available. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with a focus on delivering high-quality hospitality.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef, leading by example, and showcasing your creative flair to deliver high-level hospitality. The role involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients available. You will work 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends, and enjoy a salary of £37,983.53 per annum. The role offers a fully supported induction, showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare, and an opportunity to mentor your team through the company's Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential and nursing care homes in the UK. They pride themselves on delivering high-quality care and hospitality to their residents, with a focus on creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. The company offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Details

Date posted

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,983.53 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1426737210

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Thames Ditton

KT7 0TT


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Thames View, 58 High Street, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0TT
  • 78 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • £37,983.53 per annum

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

  • Thames View, 58 High Street, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0TT
  • 78 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Sous Chef
  • 40 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • £37,983.53 per annum

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 ideal candidate will be a highly skilled Sous Chef with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. They should have experience working in a healthcare or hospitality setting and a strong understanding of the technical skills required to deliver high-level hospitality.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled Sous Chef with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. They should have experience working in a healthcare or hospitality setting and a strong understanding of the technical skills required to deliver 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

Thames Ditton

KT7 0TT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Thames Ditton

KT7 0TT


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

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,983.53 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1426737210

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Thames Ditton

KT7 0TT


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