Kitchen Assistant

Loveday & Co Enterprise; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier luxury care provider in London is seeking a Sous Chef to assist in managing kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will support the Head Chef, maintain high food standards, and ensure cleanliness in accordance with health regulations. This role offers opportunities for training and career progression within the expanding company. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexible hours.

Benefits

Health Care Cash Plan/Private Health insurance

Company pension plan

Access to Perkbox, discounts platform

Opportunities for Training & Development

Discretionary bonus

Employee Recognition Programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in catering services and food preparation.
• Ability to work flexibly within contracted hours.
• Dedication to maintaining high hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and manage all catering services.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen according to hygiene regulations.
• Participate in home events and training as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Positive work ethic

Job description

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Loveday & Co. offers over 100 years of combined experience in elderly care, healthcare, and hospitality. Loveday is recognised as the premier provider of luxury care services in London.

The Mission

We are passionately devoted to enhancing the lives of our members and their families. We blend our expertise in providing tailored, compassionate care, with world-class hospitality, to create an unrivalled culture of uncompromising excellence in everything we do. Based on the success of our award-winning first home in Chelsea, Loveday is expanding across London with additional properties and innovative new services for seniors.

Scope

Loveday & Co. offers care services in both traditional care homes and specialised rehabilitation facilities. The Sous Chef is second-in-command to the Head Chef in the Loveday kitchen. They are responsible for food production and assume the role of Head Chef in their absence. An important role in the kitchen, the Sous Chef ensures the smooth day-to-day running of food preparation and working practices. They are responsible for maintaining high standards to ensure members’ dining experiences are excellent. The Sous Chef also supports the personal development of the Chef de Partie.

Reward Package

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Care Cash Plan/Private Health insurance
• Company pension plan
• Access to Perkbox, discounts platform
• Opportunities for Training & Development
• Discretionary bonus
• Employee Recognition Programmes
• Scope for progression and promotion as we grow from one Care Home to four new homes in London.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef, Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, and catering staff to manage and deliver all catering services, ensuring member choice, dignity, confidentiality, and safety.
• Prepare nutritional food and beverages to a high standard, promptly and in accordance with mealtimes.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas, following food hygiene regulations.
• Prepare special diet meals as needed and directed by the Head Chef.
• Provide feedback on complaints from members or staff regarding catering services.
• Address complaints promptly and report them to the Head Chef.
• Support stock control systems to minimise waste and ensure efficiency.
• Participate in events held in the homes.
• Attend mandatory training sessions and engage in professional supervision, including quarterly meetings and annual reviews.
• Work flexibly within contracted hours to ensure resource efficiency.
• Perform any other tasks reasonably assigned.

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or obtain permits prior to application. Evidence of eligibility will be required during recruitment.

Loveday & Co is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Working variable hours, including evenings and weekends, on a rota basis. The ideal candidate will be punctual, hardworking, quick to learn, detail-oriented, with excellent communication skills, an outgoing personality, positive work ethic, and good physical stamina and mobility.