Sous Chef

About the Home: Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home Rated 9.4 on Carehome.co.uk About the role Sous Chef Full Time - 40 hours per week - working 4 days per week between 7am - 5.30pm Alternate weekends required Previous experience in a care home desirable £15.15 per hour What will Care UK 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.

Main duties of the job

The role of a Sous Chef at Chestnut View Care Home involves creating fresh and nutritious meals for the residents using high-quality ingredients. The position requires working full-time, 40 hours per week, over four days with shifts from 7 am to 5:30 pm, including alternate weekends. It is advantageous for candidates to have previous experience in a care home setting. The job offers a range of benefits including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, a recognition program, and more. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Head Chef, leading by example and demonstrating creative flair. The job does not require evening work and includes a comprehensive induction and opportunities for career advancement in Care UK's Chef academy. We value diversity and inclusion, and successful candidates should embody empathy, respect, and a commitment to continuous growth and learning.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, operating as Care UK, is a respected and dynamic organisation providing high-quality care services including residential, nursing, and dementia care. One of their facilities is Chestnut View Care Home, located in Haslemere, Surrey. This home is a 60-bedded facility known for its outstanding care, as reflected by its high rating on Carehome.co.uk. Care UK focuses on delivering exceptional care by employing skilled and caring professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of residents. The organisation values diversity and aims to foster an inclusive environment where learning from each others cultures, beliefs, and experiences is encouraged. With a strong emphasis on fresh and nutritious meals for residents, Care UK aims to maintain high standards of hospitality within its care homes. Their teams are supported through comprehensive inductions and opportunities for professional development, showcasing the organisation's commitment to improving care standards constantly.

Details

Date posted

18 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1538557294

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA
• 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
• Rated 9.4 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef
• Full Time - 40 hours per week - working 4 days per week between 7am - 5.30pm
• Alternate weekends required
• Previous experience in a care home desirable
• £15.15 per hour

What will Care UK 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, Care UK is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA
• 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
• Rated 9.4 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef
• Full Time - 40 hours per week - working 4 days per week between 7am - 5.30pm
• Alternate weekends required
• Previous experience in a care home desirable
• £15.15 per hour

What will Care UK 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, Care UK is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in a care home setting is desirable for this Sous Chef position.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in a care home setting is desirable for this Sous Chef position.

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

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Haslemere

GU27 1LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA
• 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
• Rated 9.4 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef
• Full Time - 40 hours per week - working 4 days per week between 7am - 5.30pm
• Alternate weekends required
• Previous experience in a care home desirable
• £15.15 per hour

What will Care UK 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, Care UK is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Qualifications

Essential

• Previous experience in a care home setting is desirable for this Sous Chef position.