Sous Chef

Oxfordshire - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Sous Chef Care Home 44 Hours 15.50 Weekend enhancements

Location: Bicester

Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a passion for creating nutritious high-quality meals Our clients large modern elderly care home is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic chef to join their kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy professional kitchen and enjoys making a positive impact on residents wellbeing.

As Sous Chef you will play a key role in delivering freshly prepared delicious meals tailored to the needs of elderly residents including those requiring specialist diets or texture-modified foods. You will support and lead the kitchen team ensuring high standards of food quality safety and hygiene.

What Were Looking For

Previous experience in as a Sous Chef in a professional kitchen ideally within a care home or similar environment
Strong knowledge of menu planning including specialist and therapeutic diets
Ability to lead supervise and motivate a kitchen team
Confident communicator who can build positive relationships with elderly residents
Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership or equivalent (preferred)
Experience with IDDSI / texture-modified diets (advantageous)

Whats On Offer

Weekend enhancements
Free uniform provided
Free DBS check
30 days annual leave
Company pension scheme
Blue Light Card eligibility

Key Responsibilities

Plan prepare and deliver nutritious meals for a large number of elderly residents
Lead motivate and support a team of kitchen staff to maintain high standards
Engage with residents to understand dietary needs preferences and specialist requirements
Manage stock supplies and kitchen budgets effectively
Ensure full compliance with food hygiene health and safety and care home regulations

Reference: WILL187698/AP

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Job DescriptionSous Chef Care Home 44 Hours 15.50 Weekend enhancements Location: Bicester Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a passion for creating nutritious high-quality meals Our clients large modern elderly care home is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic chef to join their kitchen t...