Sous Chef

Signature Careers; Banstead; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care and nursing home in Banstead is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to ensure smooth kitchen operations. You will support the Head Chef in creating nutritious, restaurant-quality meals while managing and developing other kitchen staff. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of kitchen experience, an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene, and a strong passion for food. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Flexible shift times

Up to 30 days annual leave

Free meals on shift

Workplace pension

Career training and development

Qualifications

• 5 years of kitchen experience required.
• Experience in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of COSHH guidelines essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the kitchen.
• Oversee the Chef de Partie and Commis Chef.
• Ensure all meals meet quality and nutrition standards.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food hygiene

Creativity

Team development

Menu development

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services

Job description

Overview

Use your experience and passion for amazing food, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Sous Chef. You\'ll take on an important role in a superbly-equipped kitchen at our luxury care and nursing home in Banstead.

What Signature Offer

• From £17.00 per hour
• Shift times between the hours of 07:00am - 20.00pm
• We require you to be flexible for alternate weekends
• Full Time Hours - 40 hours per week
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Banstead nearest train station
• Walking - 1 mile from nearest train station
• Close to 166 or S1 bus route

Your Role at Signature

As Sous Chef you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our busy kitchen running smoothly. Second in command to the Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for ensuring every meal that leaves the kitchen is nutritious and restaurant quality.

You’ll manage and develop the Chef de Partie and Commis Chef, sharing your experience and knowledge.

You’ll also use your creativity and passion to help the Head Chef to regularly review and develop the menu.

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you\u2019ll fit right in.

With 5 years’ experience working in a kitchen and an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services, you know your way around a kitchen. Supervisory experience, awareness of COSHH, and a cool head, even in a hot kitchen, are a big advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Wake up to the passion inside you. Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.