Overview
Are you a skilled and passionate Sous Chef ready to take the next step in your culinary career? We’re looking for a creative, detail‑driven professional to join our team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. With at least two years of catering experience, strong communication skills, and solid knowledge of food regulations, therapeutic diets, and textured diets, you’ll thrive in our supportive and structured environment. If you’re committed to high standards, enjoy crafting nutritious and delicious meals, and want a role where your talent truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Rewards and Benefits
We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:
- 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 – save money on commuting costs and improve your health.
- Milestone birthdays – extra time off to celebrate that special birthday.
- Company sick pay 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&Cs 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: Hyllden Heights, 140 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay: £17.50 per hour
Contract: Full-time
Shift: Days (5 days out of 7, including some weekends)
What you will be doing
- As Sous Chef, support the Head Chef with the day‑to‑day management of a fast‑paced kitchen.
- Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team to deliver dishes of the highest standard.
- Ensure every resident receives an exceptional dining experience.
- Contribute to personal development and career progression within a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Delivering an excellent food service at all times.
- Following care and support plans to meet the specific nutritional needs of each resident.
- Preparing nutritious snacks as requested by the General Manager.
- Ensuring all prepared food is high‑quality, flavoursome, and beautifully presented.
- Collaborating closely with the Head Chef to maintain smooth kitchen operations.
- Managing stock control, including ordering and replenishment.
What you need to succeed
- Strong communication skills.
- A minimum of 2 years’ catering experience (ideally).
- Awareness of relevant food regulations and standards.
- Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets (advantageous).
- Proven experience delivering a high‑quality catering service.
- Ability to follow a structured menu while bringing creativity to your dishes.
“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.
- Family
- Integrity
- Respect
- Exceptional
- Sustainable
Apply now!
If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!
Sous Chef in Tonbridge employer: Oakland Care Ltd
At Oakland Care Ltd., we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing work culture where compassion and professional growth are at the forefront. Located in Wantage, our team enjoys competitive pay, flexible zero hours engagement, and generous benefits such as free meals per shift and enhanced holiday pay, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
