Sous Chef

Willing care; Charlbury; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury nursing home in Charlbury is looking for a skilled Sous Chef to deliver high-quality meals in a supportive environment. You will support the Head Chef, adapt menus for various dietary needs, and maintain hygiene standards. This position offers a chance to enhance your culinary skills while ensuring residents enjoy exceptional dining experiences.

Benefits

Long service awards

Internal training academy

Staff recognition programme

Access to benefits portal and pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Sous Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Experience in a care home setting is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional meals.
• Prepare and present dishes to a premium restaurant standard.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and food safety.

Skills

Culinary skills

Dietary knowledge

Team collaboration

Kitchen hygiene

Education

Food Hygiene and Safety certifications (Level 2 or above)

Job description

Overview

Sous Chef | £28,080 per year | 40 hours per week - No evenings | Luxury Nursing Home Bring your culinary passion and creativity to a place where food makes a difference. We're looking for a talented Sous Chef to join a beautiful, luxury nursing home rated Good by the CQC - a home that prides itself on offering residents a fine dining experience every day. If you take pride in crafting high‑quality, nutritious meals and want to work in a calm, supportive, and rewarding environment, this could be the perfect next step in your chef career.

Benefits

• Opportunity to cook exceptional food in a resident‑focused setting.
• Long service awards.
• Internal training academy for professional growth.
• Staff recognition and reward programme.
• Access to a benefits portal and company pension.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Prepare and present dishes to a premium restaurant standard, tailored to residents' individual needs.
• Adapt menus for special dietary requirements, allergies, and medical conditions.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene, food safety, and stock control.
• Supervise and guide kitchen assistants, ensuring smooth service delivery.
• Contribute to menu development and new dish ideas for a diverse, changing audience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Sous Chef in a professional kitchen.
• Experience within a care home or healthcare environment is highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of dietary needs, allergens, and nutritional balance.
• A passion for fine dining presentation and quality service.
• Ability to work collaboratively, lead by example, and maintain calm under pressure.
• Food Hygiene and Safety certifications (Level 2 or above).

Join a Kitchen That Feeds Both Body and Soul

If you're a skilled chef who loves creating memorable meals and wants to work in a nurturing, high‑quality environment, we'd love to hear from you.