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Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 06 April 2026

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Job summary

The job posting is for a Sous Chef position at Aria Healthcare in Kingston upon Thames. The role involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of a 72-bed residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care home. The job offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and various employee benefits.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will be responsible for leading by example and using 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 acquire 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 healthcare provider that operates a 72-bed residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care home in Kingston upon Thames. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated by Carehome.co.uk. The organization values diversity and inclusivity, and it offers a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Details

Date posted

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,200 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1459543632

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX
  • 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Full-Time; 40 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends & No Evenings
  • Day shifts
  • £31,200 per annum

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 highly skilled chefs 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 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

  • Galsworthy House, Kingston Upon Thames, KT2 7LX
  • 72 Bedded Residential, Nursing care & specialist Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating - Good
  • Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Full-Time; 40 hours per week
  • Working alternate weekends & No Evenings
  • Day shifts
  • £31,200 per annum

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 highly skilled chefs 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 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 job posting does not specify any specific qualifications, but it is likely that the employer is looking for a highly skilled and experienced chef with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The job posting does not specify any specific qualifications, but it is likely that the employer is looking for a highly skilled and experienced 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

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


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

06 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,200 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1459543632

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Kingston upon Thames

KT2 7LX


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