Second Chef- Millstone Mews £15.47 per hour

Crystal Care Collection Limited; Bourne; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive pay

NVQ qualification support

Fully funded enhanced DBS check

Job with purpose and satisfaction

Fully funded uniform

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Job summary

Crystal Care Collection Limited invites applications for a Sous Chef at Millstone Mews in Bourne. You will join the kitchen team, preparing meals for residents with dietary requirements, while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Applicants with passion for quality cooking and previous kitchen experience are welcomed; NVQ qualification support, fully funded DBS, permanent contract, and competitive pay await.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchen environments.
• Familiarity with dietary requirements and menu planning.
• Food safety qualifications or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to high standards for residents.
• Assist with dietary requirements and special meals.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly kitchen.
• Support with kitchen team operations and rotating shifts.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Food safety

Dietary considerations

Education

NVQ qualification (preferred)

Job description

We are delighted to be opening Millstone Mews in February 2027 and would like to invite you to come along for the exciting journey! Millstone Mews is based in Bourne, and we are ready to start building our elite team.

Crystal Care Collection is focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work. Because we believe that our residents deserve the very best care we can offer, we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team.

We will ensure that every team member is offered the opportunity to develop their skills and to progress if desired. We believe that caring, compassionate people can find a rewarding career in helping others and that it is our duty to help and encourage them to do so.

The Role:

Working as part of the kitchen team as a Sous Chef you will help prepare and cook all food and meals to the highest standard within the care home. Assisting with the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals for our residents based around specific dietary requirements, choices and desires whilst maintaining a safe and clean environment. The catering team plays a key part in our home and you will become part of the care home family.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the food they cook and takes pride in what is served to our residents on a day-to-day basis. Previous experience would be an advantage, as would a food hygiene qualification.

Hours of work:

Your hours of work will be 08.00 – 18.00 and you will be expected to work on a permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on, followed by three consecutive shifts off. This will equate to an average working week of 35 hours in total.

Rate of pay: £15.47 per hour

We will offer:

• A permanent contract of employment
• A competitive rate of pay
• We will support you to complete an NVQ qualification
• Fully funded enhanced DBS check
• A job with purpose and satisfaction
• Fully funded uniform
• Refer a friend bonus scheme

We are unable to provide sponsorships.

This is a varied and rewarding role that will no doubt provide you with a feeling of job satisfaction. If you are seeking an exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking organisation, then this could be the job for you!