Seasonal Menu Sous Chef — Warm, Resident-Focused Dining

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes; Angmering; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage Employer (or above)

Annual salary reviews

Joining bonus available in some homes

Bank holiday enhanced pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join our caring team and elevate dining for our residents. You will work with the Head Chef to craft nutritious, flavourful menus using seasonal ingredients, ensuring high standards of hygiene and food safety.

You’ll lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, develop innovative menus, and manage stock within budget to delight residents while supporting a healthy, balanced dining experience across our homes.

Qualifications

• Warm and personable approach to residents and team.
• Strong understanding of nutrition and use of fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Engages with residents to design appetising, nutritious menus.
• Good knowledge of HACCP food safety standards and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen in Head Chef's absence, maintaining a warm, efficient atmosphere.
• Assist in developing innovative and enticing menus.
• Craft high-quality, wholesome dishes using fresh produce.
• Manage budget and stock to ensure efficiency and cost control.
• Perform regular quality audits to uphold culinary standards and safety.

Skills

Warm and personable

Nutrition awareness

Engagement with residents

Food safety HACCP

Education

Culinary qualifications (City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent)

Job description

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join our caring team and elevate dining for our residents. You will work with the Head Chef to craft nutritious, flavourful menus using seasonal ingredients, ensuring high standards of hygiene and food safety.

You’ll lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, develop innovative menus, and manage stock within budget to delight residents while supporting a healthy, balanced dining experience across our homes.