Sous Chef
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Would you like to join one of Croydons oldest care charities with community at its heart
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our Nursing Care Home Catering team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in managing our kitchen operations ensuring that meal preparation runs smoothly and efficiently. Youll bring confidence in managing specialist diets allergies and modified textures along with a genuine passion for serving food thats both nourishing and enjoyable.
About the Role
- Plan and prepare meals in line with residents dietary requirements including allergies and cultural preferences.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in accordance with health regulations.
- Monitor stock levels and manage kitchen supplies effectively.
- Collaborate with residents and staff to develop high-quality meals.
- Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and within budget
- Work with the Head Chef and the Home Manager to ensure our residents needs are continuously met.
About You
- Proven experience as a Sous Chef preferably within a care home or similar environment.
- Hold a Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate.
- Strong understanding of IDDSI special diets and food safety standards.
- The ability to create varied and balanced menus that cater to individual dietary needs.
- Have excellent organisational and teamwork skills.
- Be passionate about delivering high-quality food and enhancing the dining experience for residents.
- As the Sous Chef you must be able to develop and maintain positive relationships with our residents families visitors and colleagues.
We are proud to be part ofthe John Whitgift Foundation. Through our care homes and services at Whitgift Care our mission is to give older people a true sense of community comfort and joy in later life.
We provide our staff with an excellent benefits package including;
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Membership of a generous money purchase pension scheme with contributions matched up to 10% of salary and including 3x salary life assurance cover
- Free access to an employee discount club offering discounted rates on a range of products and services including insurance holidays fashion and retai.
- Membership of the Bupa Health Cash Plan Scheme which provides financial support towards the cost of your everyday healthcare as well as an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Access to a virtual GP service 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year with HealthHero.
- A range of family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Discounted gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
Closing date: 13August2025
Potential interview date: week commencing18 August 2025
The Company
Our three Homes: The Whitgift Almshouses Whitgift House and Wilhelmina House are happy thriving and secure communities where staff are on hand 24 hours a day to provide the highest standards of care. Within Whitgift Care we like to call ourselves a family where our core values of respect dignity and privacy are our priority.
We are proud to be part of theJohn Whitgift Foundation a local charity in Croydon whose mission is to provide education for the young and care for the elderly since its establishment by our Founder Archbishop John Whitgift in 1596.
John Whitgift Foundation is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of young and elderly people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to comply with all safeguarding procedures including an Enhanced DBS check.
Staff Training
All our staff take part in a structured training programme which is tailored to each individual and is geared to help them to offer the high standards of care that are expected in a Whitgift Care home.
Our internal training is run by our dedicated Training Coordinator who ensures that our staff are trained in mandatory subjects. These include:
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