Junior Sous Chef (Zero Hour Contract) - Hurlingham

KYN Hurlingham; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A new care home company in London is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering high-quality, nutritious dishes. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen standards, monitoring health and safety, and coaching team members. Ideal candidates have experience in a 4-5 star venue and a passion for hospitality. Benefits include complimentary meals and access to best-in-class equipment.

Benefits

Complimentary meals

Access to best-in-class equipment

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in 4-5 star hospitality venue.
• Proven track record of maintaining kitchen standards.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and Sous Chef in kitchen operations.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and food quality.
• Monitor health, safety, and compliance in the kitchen.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

As a BANK Junior Sous Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and the delivery of consistent, high quality, delicious and nutritious dishes to our residents.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen and the delivery of consistent, high quality, delicious and nutritious dishes to our residents
• Take full responsibility of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef and maintain the high standards that have been set
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented in line with KYN&closeCurlyQuote;s exceptional standards
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and best practices at all times
• Drive consistency of our food offering and ensure menus are delivered to the agreed specification
• Be organized with high attention to detail to enable the team to deliver a seamless service to our residents
• Monitor health and safety, compliance and procedures to maintain standards in kitchen and dining teams
• Ensure the team adheres to all kitchen service standards in every task
• Take responsibility for invoices of deliveries
• Support the team in understanding the menu and ingredients so they can articulate this effectively to residents, their family members, and guests
• Ensure mise-en-place is carried out to meet forecasted demands
• Record temperature checks on food and storage areas as directed, report any variances immediately
• Maintain high standards of working practices in terms of personal appearance and working methods
• Build relationships with residents and fully understand their needs
• In the absence of the Head Chef and Sous Chef, effectively manage and oversee stock in the kitchen
• Report all damage, hazards and wear and tear in your areas of work
• Store food items correctly and in rotation to minimise wastage using all company labelling and dating processes
• Complete opening/closing checklists on a daily basis
• Maintain a clean and tidy appearance and work in an orderly manner in line with brand standards and legal requirements
• Ensure all security and control procedures are strictly adhered to
• Exceed expectations and consistency in every role or task undertaken
• Commit to building relationships with residents and fully understanding their needs
• Minimise wastage through stock rotation and portion controls
• Store and rotate stock in accordance with policies and food safety regulations, including recording temperature checks and reporting variances
• Demonstrate good knowledge and working practice of health and safety and food safety within a kitchen
• Coach team members in standards and support them in maintaining the food safety management system
• Ensure the kitchen has adequate supplies of clean utensils, crockery, and equipment
• Respect residents­ privacy and ensure confidentiality of residents and their dietary information
• Take an active role in coaching, training, and development of the team
• Lead by example and act as a role model in work ethic, service quality and professional skills
• Communicate, liaise, and build relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Qualifications and Experience

• You will have experience of working within a 4-5-star hospitality venue
• You will be a professional with a proven track record of delivering and maintaining kitchen standards at the highest level—keeping a safe, clean, and compliant environment
• You will have strong communication and influencing skills, an approachable manner, and an eye for detail
• You will be passionate with the ability to drive standards that exceed expectations and elevate the lives of our residents
• You will be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient, continually striving for excellence

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home which opened in 2024. It is a 32-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining. We have a further two care homes in development in London. We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality.

Benefits

• Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
• Access to best-in-class equipment and technology
• Company contributory pension scheme
• And much more…