Aria Care

Bank Sous Chef

The closing date is 30 March 2026

Job summary

The role is for a Bank Sous Chef at Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home in Henley on Thames. The home is a 42-bed residential and nursing home with a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.7 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The Sous Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents, working alongside the Head Chef and leading by example. The role offers a range of benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of the nursing home. They will work closely with the Head Chef, leading by example and demonstrating their creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts with no evenings, and the successful candidate will receive a fully supported induction to learn the technical skills required in healthcare. There will also be an opportunity to mentor the team and progress within the Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. They are looking for candidates who are empathetic, respectful, and have a growth mindset.

Details

Date posted

01 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.55 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1457363695

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Henley on Thames

RG9 5SE


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home, Henley on Thames, RG9 5SE
  • 42 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Bank Sous Chef
  • 0hrs contract
  • £15.55ph

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

  • Huntercombe Hall Nursing Home, Henley on Thames, RG9 5SE
  • 42 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Bank Sous Chef
  • 0hrs contract
  • £15.55ph

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 successful candidate should be a highly skilled Sous Chef with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The successful candidate should be a highly skilled Sous Chef with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals.

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

Henley on Thames

RG9 5SE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Henley on Thames

RG9 5SE


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

01 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.55 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1457363695

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Henley on Thames

RG9 5SE


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