Aria Care

Sous Chef

The closing date is 19 June 2026

Job summary

The role of Sous Chef at Aria Healthcare in Kincardine-on-Forth, Fife, offers an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of a 53-bed nursing, dementia, and residential home. The home is rated 9.1 on Carehome.co.uk, and the Sous Chef will be responsible for leading by example, showcasing their creative flair, and mentoring the team to progress in the company's Chef Academy.

Main duties of the job

As the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking fresh, nutritious meals for the residents, using the best available ingredients. You will be expected to have a strong culinary background and the ability to work collaboratively with the team to ensure a high level of hospitality. The role offers straight shifts with no evenings, and you will receive a fully supported induction to showcase the technical skills required in the healthcare sector.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a reputable care provider, committed to creating an inclusive and diverse 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 program, among others. Aria Healthcare values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset in its employees, making it an ideal place for talented chefs to thrive.

Details

Date posted

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1492119907

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Kincardine on Forth

FK10 4NT


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Forth Bay, Kincardine-on-Forth, Fife, FK10 4NT
  • 53 Bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential Home
  • Rated 9.1 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Sous Chef
  • Full time - 40 hours per week - 10 hour shift patterns - Alternate full weekends required
  • £14.20 per hour 

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

  • Forth Bay, Kincardine-on-Forth, Fife, FK10 4NT
  • 53 Bedded Nursing, Dementia & Residential Home
  • Rated 9.1 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

  • Sous Chef
  • Full time - 40 hours per week - 10 hour shift patterns - Alternate full weekends required
  • £14.20 per hour 

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 ideal candidate for this Sous Chef role should have a strong culinary background and the ability to work collaboratively with the team. A relevant qualification in catering or hospitality would be desirable.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The ideal candidate for this Sous Chef role should have a strong culinary background and the ability to work collaboratively with the team. A relevant qualification in catering or hospitality would be desirable.

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

Kincardine on Forth

FK10 4NT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Kincardine on Forth

FK10 4NT


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

20 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.20 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1492119907

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Kincardine on Forth

FK10 4NT


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