Lead Sous Chef — Kitchen Leader, Nutritious Menus, Training

Care UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekend hours

Bank Holiday pay enhancements

Career development & apprenticeship

Discounts

Annual holiday purchase

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Job summary

Care UK is looking for a skilled chef to lead our kitchen team and ensure smooth daily operation. You will develop nutritious, diet-sensitive meals for residents and plan menus that meet individual requirements.

You will also manage stock and costs while upholding Food Safety and Health & Safety standards. You will train and supervise staff to maximise potential, working with care teams to place residents at the heart of every decision and delivering high-quality dining experiences across our

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious meals for residents with dietary needs.
• Design and plan menus.
• Manage stock control and cost guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements.
• Menu design and planning.
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen.
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety

Health & safety

Training

Job description

Care UK is looking for a skilled chef to lead our kitchen team and ensure smooth daily operation. You will develop nutritious, diet-sensitive meals for residents and plan menus that meet individual requirements.

You will also manage stock and costs while upholding Food Safety and Health & Safety standards. You will train and supervise staff to maximise potential, working with care teams to place residents at the heart of every decision and delivering high-quality dining experiences across our