Sous Chef Care Home
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Job Description
Sous Chef
hours per week Alternate weekends
Our client is a wellestablished luxury care home known for delivering exceptional care to older adults in a warm and beautifully designed environment. With a focus on dignity wellbeing and comfort the service places mealtimes at the heart of daily life and theyre now looking for a passionate Sous Chef to help lead their kitchen with skill and heart.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated culinary professional who takes pride in crafting meals that are as nourishing as they are delicious with a particular emphasis on dietary needs food textures and nutritional balance.
As a Sous Chef youll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver highquality freshly prepared meals that reflect residents preferences nutritional needs and medical requirements. Youll play a key part in kitchen leadership mentoring junior staff maintaining high hygiene standards and ensuring every plate leaves the kitchen with care and consistency.
This is a fulltime position 40 hours per week) with alternate weekend working to ensure a strong team presence throughout the week.
What Were Looking For
- Proven experience in a professional kitchen experience in a care home or healthcare setting is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of nutritional needs special diets and texturemodified foods
- Passion for creating highquality comforting and enjoyable meals
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Team player with a proactive cando attitude
- Level 2 Food Hygiene (minimum) Level 3 desirable
Whats in It for You
The service values their team as much as their residents. Staff enjoy a supportive friendly environment with plenty of opportunities for growth and recognition including:
- Blue Light Card discounts at 15000 retailers and services
- Training & Development grow your career with access to courses and ongoing support
- Pension Scheme secure your future with employer contributions
- Long Service Awards celebrating your milestones and loyalty
- Staff Recognition Programmes because great work deserves to be noticed
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef in the daily running of a professional kitchen
- Plan and prepare meals tailored to individual dietary requirements and preferences
- Ensure meals meet required texture modifications and nutritional standards
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene cleanliness and kitchen safety
- Contribute to menu development incorporating seasonal and locally sourced ingredients
- Supervise and guide kitchen staff supporting a positive and respectful team culture
- Collaborate with care teams to ensure mealtimes support residents wellbeing
Reference: WILL124984/MW
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Employment Type
Full-Time
