Sous Chef

Bright Selection Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Chelmsford is seeking a Sous Chef to enhance their premium dining experience for residents. The ideal candidate will have a background in high-end culinary settings, focusing on fresh ingredients and quality presentation, while benefiting from a supportive and balanced work environment.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Laundered uniform

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Ability to purchase 5 additional leave days

Lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in gastro pubs, hotels, or high-end care.
• Knowledge of dietary adaptations and allergies.
• Strong professionalism and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and preparing high-standard meals.
• Support Head Chef with kitchen operations and compliance.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Food Safety Awareness

Education

Experience as a Sous or 2nd Chef

Job description

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We are recruiting for a Sous Chef to join the kitchen team of a high-end care home in Chelmsford, known for delivering a premium dining experience to residents in a modern and well-equipped setting.

This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled chef with gastro pub or hotel background who is looking to move into a high-standard, slower-paced environment with consistent hours and strong work-life balance.

The Role
Working closely with the Head Chef, you will assist with all aspects of food preparation and kitchen management, helping to deliver beautifully presented, nutritionally balanced meals that cater to a range of dietary requirements. With a focus on fresh ingredients and restaurant-style presentation, this role suits someone who takes pride in their food and thrives in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and preparing meals to a high standard
• Support the Head Chef with kitchen operations, stock control, and compliance
• Ensure food safety and cleanliness standards are maintained at all times
• Work effectively with a small team of chefs and kitchen assistants
• Help to innovate and refresh menus seasonally

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a Sous or 2nd Chef, ideally in gastro pubs, hotels or high-end care
• A passion for quality food and attention to detail in presentation
• Experience with dietary adaptations and allergy awareness
• Strong teamwork, reliability, and professionalism
• 17.00/hour + paid overtime for special events and annual leave cover
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase 5 additional days)
• Free meals on shift, laundered uniform
• Additional lifestyle and wellbeing benefits

Interested?
Please apply today with your CV or contact Lisa Miller-Kirwan at Bright Selection for more information.

Bright Selection advertises roles on behalf of our clients. If you do not hear back from us within 3 days of your application, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion, however we may keep your details on our database for future roles & if we do so you will receive an email letting you know this.