Job Description
Sous Chef – Care Home
£15.00 per Hour
A fantastic opportunity has become available for an experienced Sous Chef to join a high-quality care home that prides itself on delivering exceptional dining experiences alongside outstanding care.
Set within a beautiful converted property surrounded by acres of picturesque grounds, this Good CQC-rated care home provides residential care in a warm and welcoming environment. Dining is an important part of residents' daily lives, and the kitchen team plays a vital role in creating nutritious, delicious meals that enhance wellbeing and quality of life.
We're looking for a skilled Sous Chef with previous care home, healthcare, or similar catering experience who understands the importance of nutrition, hydration, specialist diets, and delivering a premium dining experience tailored to residents' individual needs.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef, or Chef within a care home, healthcare, or similar environment
- Strong knowledge of nutrition, hydration, and specialist diets
- Experience catering for allergies, intolerances, and dietary requirements
- Excellent understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations
- Ability to prepare high-quality, fresh meals to a consistently high standard
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
What's On Offer
- Comprehensive induction and training programme
- Paid breaks
- Enhanced pay for bank holidays
- Benefits and rewards portal
- Pension scheme
- Annual leave increasing with service
- Paid DBS check
- Uniform provided
- Supportive management team
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Prepare and cook nutritious, high-quality meals for residents
- Deliver a premium dining experience that promotes choice and enjoyment
- Cater for a variety of dietary requirements, allergies, and specialist diets
- Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety
- Support stock management and ordering processes
- Ensure all meals contribute positively to residents' nutritional and hydration needs
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK.
Reference: WILL242646/DB
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