Seasonal Kitchen Sous Chef — Menu Design & Team Leadership

Care UK; Newbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Bank holiday pay

Career development

Discounts

Holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream

Job summary

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen focused on fresh, seasonal produce and resident meals. You’ll oversee a team, design menus and ensure food safety standards are met, while managing stock and costs.

We offer training, career development, and a supportive environment within a multi-award-winning care provider. If you’re passionate about high standards and resident wellbeing, join us and grow with Care UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Ability to develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals
• Menu design and planning
• Stock control and food cost guidance
• Compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety in kitchen
• Training and developing a kitchen team

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them reach their potential

Job description

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Sous Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen focused on fresh, seasonal produce and resident meals. You’ll oversee a team, design menus and ensure food safety standards are met, while managing stock and costs.

We offer training, career development, and a supportive environment within a multi-award-winning care provider. If you’re passionate about high standards and resident wellbeing, join us and grow with Care UK.