Sous Chef

Sanders Senior Living Group

Ashby-de-la-Zouch

On-site

GBP 16,000 - 23,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

28 days Paid Holiday

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme (including

Job summary

Sanders Senior Living is seeking a Sous Chef to join our Hospitality team in the UK. You will deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals in a care home environment, without split shifts or long hours, and support the Head Chef as needed.

You will have Food Hygiene Level 2 and ideally NVQ Level 2, with a focus on quality, portion control, and meeting residents’ dietary requirements. The role emphasises professional development and continuous learning within a supportive team.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 in catering (preferred).
Food Hygiene Level 2 required/advantageous.

Responsibilities

Maintain highest standards of food preparation.
Cook and serve meals according to menu and company standards.
Ensure compliance with Food Safety & Hygiene regulations.
Maintain quality of meals in presentation and taste.
Monitor portion control to minimise waste.
Meet dietary requirements by following quantities, charts, and recipes.
Supervise and deputise for Head Chef when required.

Skills

Food preparation

Portion control

Stock rotation

Dietary requirements

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

NVQ Level 2

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Sous Chef at Sanders Senior Living, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours. We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate Sous Chefs who are driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person centred hospitality to our residents. Our Sous Chefs support or Head Chefs, and take the lead in their absence.,

To ensure that all stages of food preparation are maintained to the highest standards ensuring the well-being of residents.
To ensure the cooking and serving of meals are in accordance with the menu, the Company requirements.
To ensure compliance with the Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 / Food Hygiene Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006
To ensure the quality of meals produced in terms of presentation and taste.
To ensure that portion control procedures are maintained ensuring waste is kept to a minimum.
Ensure individual dietary requirements are met (e.g. high calorie, low sugar etc.) by following appropriate quantity, charts and recipes or adapting dishes if required.
To ensure that the necessary systems and checks are maintained in order to provide a safe, healthy and efficient working environment.
To ensure all food and other items are stored correctly.
To monitor stock, maintain effective stock rotation and place orders where required.
To deputise for the Head Chef where required.
The successful Sous Chef will have relevant experience within a catering environment. You will have a secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements, and be able to implement methods to ensure these needs are met. You will also have your Food Hygiene Level 2, and ideally an NVQ Level 2.
Sanders Senior Living is a luxury care home group with state-of-the-art residences brimming with premium facilities and exceptional services. Optimum health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. And we do it with a difference.

Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents. At Sanders Senior Living, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents. As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Salary: £14.00 per hour (3 days per week, alternate weekends), Benefits of working with Sanders Senior Living: