Sous Chef
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Job Description
Please note that our client DOES NOT offer Tier 2 Sponsorship
Sous Chef Care HomeHours Per Week
Hours: 40 hours per week including alternate weekends
Salary: 26700 per annum
Our client a warm and welcoming care home set in a beautifully converted and thoughtfully designed property is looking for a dedicated Sous Chef to join their talented kitchen team. This luxury service delivers more than just meals it creates comforting dining experiences that support wellbeing independence and dignity.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef and ensuring that residents enjoy nutritious delicious meals tailored to their needs and preferences. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef with previous experience in a care or nursing home who understands the difference that thoughtful food can make to daily life.
What Were Looking For:
- Experience working as a chef within a care home or nursing home is essential.
- Strong understanding of dietary requirements including IDDSI textures allergens and nutritional needs in older adults.
- A valid Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum Level 2; Level 3 advantageous).
- A genuine passion for food and improving quality of life through nutrition.
- Calm team-oriented and reliable with strong communication skills.
- Organised and flexible with a hands-on supportive attitude.
Why Join This Service
- Company pension scheme for your future security
- Alternate weekends off encouraging work/life balance
- Long service awards your dedication is appreciated
- Access to an internal training academy for continuous learning
- Staff recognition programme be rewarded for going the extra mile
- Opportunities for progression in a respected resident-focused environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Head Chef in preparing fresh high-quality meals that meet a wide range of dietary needs and personal preferences.
- Create dishes suitable for specialist diets including allergies intolerances and modified food textures (IDDSI).
- Contribute to menu planning and food presentation bringing creativity and care to every dish.
- Ensure food is prepared cooked and served in line with hygiene and safety regulations.
- Work collaboratively with care staff to understand and meet residents nutritional requirements.
- Help maintain a clean safe and organised kitchen environment.
- Take on leadership responsibilities when the Head Chef is absent.
Reference: WILL140785/MW
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Employment Type
Full-Time
