Sous Chef

Downham Market - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Sous Chef Nursing Home

You will support the Head Chef in preparing and cooking meals for older adults including residents with specialist dietary needs. The role is hands-on covering meal preparation portioning and ensuring food is safe nutritious and meets individual care plans. Youll work closely with care and kitchen staff to make sure residents meals are delivered consistently to a high standard.

Before You Apply

This role requires recent experience as a Sous Chef in a care home or similar healthcare setting.
You must have strong working knowledge of allergies specialist diets nutrition and hydration.
This position is not suitable for chefs without care sector experience.

Key Job Details

Hourly Rate: 15
Full-time permanent contract
Shift-based rota including alternate weekends
Nursing home setting

Why This Role Is Worth Considering

Structured kitchen environment with planned menus and clear dietary frameworks
Paid breaks and enhanced pay for bank holidays
Annual leave entitlement increasing with service
Comprehensive induction programme
Access to employee benefits portal
Onsite parking and uniform provided

What Youll Need

Proven experience as a Sous Chef within a care home nursing home or similar healthcare setting
Strong knowledge of allergens specialist diets modified textures and hydration needs
Level 2 Food Hygiene (minimum)
Confident working within compliance and inspection frameworks
Ability to lead shifts in the Head Chefs absence

What Youll Do

Prepare and cook meals in line with care plans allergy controls and IDDSI guidance where required
Support the Head Chef with menu planning and seasonal adaptations
Supervise kitchen staff and maintain safe food handling standards
Monitor food temperatures storage and stock rotation in line with HACCP
Liaise with care staff regarding residents nutritional needs and intake
Maintain accurate records to meet environmental health and care compliance standards

What Happens After You Apply

Applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria. Suitable Sous Chef candidates will be contacted for an initial discussion. Interviews are conducted onsite with the Home Manager and Head Chef.

Reference: WILL211577/DB

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Job DescriptionSous Chef Nursing Home You will support the Head Chef in preparing and cooking meals for older adults including residents with specialist dietary needs. The role is hands-on covering meal preparation portioning and ensuring food is safe nutritious and meets individual care plans. You...