Care Kitchen Sous Chef: Balanced Hours, Benefits & Training

Care Concern Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS check

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Willowmere Care Home, part of Willinbrook Healthcare within Care Concern Group, invites a chef to join a specialist care team in Barnet/North London. You will prepare nutritious meals, support daily dining routines, and contribute to a calm, patient-focused kitchen environment.

Role emphasizes high hygiene standards, customised diets, and collaboration within a friendly team, with a stable pattern and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or equivalent, or working towards.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Understanding of dietary requirements, including modified or specialist diets, is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A positive and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality meals in a specialist care setting.
• Tailor meals to dietary needs and modified diets.
• Maintain presentation, hygiene and food safety standards.
• Assist with menu planning, kitchen organisation, and service continuity.

Skills

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Independent worker

Team player

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

Job description

Willowmere Care Home, part of Willinbrook Healthcare within Care Concern Group, invites a chef to join a specialist care team in Barnet/North London. You will prepare nutritious meals, support daily dining routines, and contribute to a calm, patient-focused kitchen environment.

Role emphasizes high hygiene standards, customised diets, and collaboration within a friendly team, with a stable pattern and ongoing development opportunities.