We are
looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join our friendly team at our beautiful home in Harpenden. Working alongside the Head Chef,
you will help deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health
and wellbeing of our residents.
This is a
rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys making a real difference through
food, ensuring every resident receives meals that are both enjoyable and
tailored to their individual dietary needs.
We
offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:
- We offer all team members 1
free meal per shift. - Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
- Uniform provided.
- Increased Annual Leave
entitlement - team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra
annual leave. - Cycle to Work scheme – why not
save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time. - Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRA
time off to celebrate that special birthday. - Company sick pay which is
over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of
service). - Refer a Friend Scheme for
successful referrals - for all permanent roles within
Oakland Care (T&C's apply). - Recognition and staff
appreciation initiatives. - Long service awards.
- Health Cash Plan (subject to
T&Cs). - Death in Service Benefit
(subject to T&Cs).
And much
more……….
Location: Harpenden Springs, 22-24 Grove Road, Harpenden AL5 1PX
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay: £18.00 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Shift: Days (5 days across 7, includes some weekends)
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef in planning
and preparing nutritious, appetising meals. - Support the delivery of varied
menus that cater for special diets, allergies, and cultural preferences. - Maintain excellent food hygiene,
health and safety, and infection control standards. - Supervise kitchen staff and
support the day-to-day running of the kitchen. - Monitor food stock levels and
assist with ordering and stock control. - Ensure all meals are served on
time and to a high standard. - Help maintain accurate records
in line with CQC and food safety requirements. - Promote a positive and
collaborative working environment.
About You
We are
looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience as a Sous
Chef, Senior Chef de Partie, or similar role. - A passion for producing
high-quality, nutritious food. - Knowledge of dietary
requirements within a care setting. - Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
(Level 3 desirable). - Strong organisational and
communication skills. - The ability to work effectively
within a team and independently. - A caring, compassionate, and
resident-focused approach.
If you are a dedicated chef who takes pride in
creating exceptional meals and would like to join a team that values care,
compassion, and quality, we would love to hear from you.
Oakland Care is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be
subject to appropriate employment and DBS checks.
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Sous Chef in St Albans employer: Harpenden Springs
At Harpenden Springs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values compassion and dedication in our team. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through comprehensive learning opportunities, while our commitment to staff appreciation ensures that your contributions are recognised and celebrated. With benefits like free meals per shift and enhanced pay on Bank Holidays, working with us means being part of a community that truly cares about making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents.
