Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 30 May 2026

Job summary

The job role is for a Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare, located in Mertsham, Surrey. The role involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of the 42-bedded Nursing, Dementia, and Residential care home, which is rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk. The Sous Chef will be responsible for leading by example, showcasing their creative flair, and mentoring the team to progress in the Chef academy.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will be responsible for preparing and cooking fresh, high-quality meals for the residents of the care home. They will need to have a passion for food and a creative flair to provide a high level of hospitality. The role involves working a 38-hour week, including every other weekend, with shift times from 8am to 6pm. The successful candidate will receive a range of benefits, including 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 looking for empathetic and respectful individuals with a growth mindset to join their team.

Details

Date posted

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1481313561

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Mertsham

RH1 3QN


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Coppice Lea, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3QN
  • 42 Bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Chef
  • Full Time Hours - 38hrs per week
  • Shift Times 8am-6pm - 4 Days a week including working every other weekend
  • £14.50ph

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 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

  • Coppice Lea, Merstham, Surrey, RH1 3QN
  • 42 Bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential care Home
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Chef
  • Full Time Hours - 38hrs per week
  • Shift Times 8am-6pm - 4 Days a week including working every other weekend
  • £14.50ph

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 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 Sous Chef role requires a high level of culinary skills and experience in the healthcare or hospitality industry. The successful candidate will also need to have excellent communication and leadership skills to mentor the team.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Sous Chef role requires a high level of culinary skills and experience in the healthcare or hospitality industry. The successful candidate will also need to have excellent communication and leadership skills to mentor the team.

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

Mertsham

RH1 3QN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Mertsham

RH1 3QN


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

31 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1481313561

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Mertsham

RH1 3QN


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