Job Description
Sous Chef - Luxury Care Home
15 per hour
Are you a passionate Chef looking for a rewarding role in a warm and welcoming environment Our client a luxury care home is seeking a dedicated and creative Chef to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to bring culinary expertise to a setting where quality nutrition and resident satisfaction are at the heart of everything they do.
As a Chef you will play a crucial role in delivering nutritious well-balanced meals that cater to the diverse dietary needs of residents. Working in a state-of-the-art kitchen you will lead meal planning food preparation and kitchen management while ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and safety.
What Were Looking For:
- Experience & Training Previous experience as a Chef ideally in a healthcare or hospitality setting.
- Certifications Qualification in Food Preparation/Catering and a Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Culinary Expertise Strong cooking skills knowledge of diverse cuisines and ability to create balanced menus.
- Health & Safety Knowledge Understanding of food safety hygiene and health regulations.
Benefits:
- Career Development Training career progression opportunities and a supportive working environment.
- Wellbeing Support Employee Assistance Programme and Blue Light Card discounts.
- Financial Perks Paid DBS disclosure enhanced bank holiday pay and paid breaks.
- Work Essentials Provided uniform and comprehensive induction training.
Key Responsibilities:
- Menu Planning & Preparation Create and cook nutritious visually appealing meals tailored to residents dietary needs and preferences.
- Stock & Budget Management Monitor inventory order supplies and ensure cost-effective meal preparation.
- Hygiene & Safety Compliance Maintain a clean organized kitchen and adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations.
- Team Leadership Train support and oversee kitchen staff to ensure efficient and high-quality service.
- Resident Engagement Build positive relationships with residents and respond to their dietary feedback and requests.
Reference: WILL134082/DN
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