Senior Sous Chef - Fresh Meals, No Evenings, Mentoring

Care UK; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a skilled Sous Chef for Magna Care Centre, Wimborne. The role offers full-time hours (36 per week) with 4-day weeks and alternating weekends. Shifts run 7:30am to 5:30/6pm, with no evenings.

The role focuses on preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents using quality ingredients, under the guidance of the Head Chef. You will mentor teams, participate in the Care UK Chef academy induction, and contribute to a high-standard dining experience in a diverse, inclusive

Qualifications

• Proven experience as sous chef in a care setting or healthcare catering.
• Ability to plan and prepare nutritious meals using fresh ingredients.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills for kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Mentor and develop kitchen staff and junior chefs.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Team leadership

Allergen awareness

Job description

Care UK is seeking a skilled Sous Chef for Magna Care Centre, Wimborne. The role offers full-time hours (36 per week) with 4-day weeks and alternating weekends. Shifts run 7:30am to 5:30/6pm, with no evenings.

The role focuses on preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents using quality ingredients, under the guidance of the Head Chef. You will mentor teams, participate in the Care UK Chef academy induction, and contribute to a high-standard dining experience in a diverse, inclusive