Sous Chef

Fire Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday pro rata

Free parking onsite

Free lunch on duty

Uniform included

Pension Scheme

Various discounts available

+ More!

Job summary

Fire Group is seeking a talented Sous Chef/Senior Chef de Partie to join a luxurious care home near Chichester. You’ll work with the Head Chef to craft fine dining menus, using fresh seasonal ingredients from local suppliers, and ensure meals delight residents and special events alike.

You’ll contribute to daily baking, maintain top cleanliness standards and play a key role in stock control, health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a high quality, fresh food restaurant or luxury care home with knowledge of IDDSI.
• Senior Chef de Partie or 2nd Chef level experience or-equivalent.
• Daily baking and pastry experience expected.
• Commitment to cleanliness and health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with ordering, stock control and health & safety duties.
• Cover Head Chef in their absence and support culinary direction.
• Develop and execute creative, seasonal menus with the Head Chef.
• Prepare food from fresh seasonal ingredients and ensure high-quality presentation.
• Cater for residents and events with a focus on fine dining experiences.

Skills

Pastry

Fine dining

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ 2/3 in Catering or Culinary Arts

Food Hygiene Level 2/3

Job description

Our client is a modern and luxurious, award winning care home based near Chichester.

The Role

They are seeking an exceptional Sous Chef/2nd Chef to join their talented culinary team. As well as catering for the residents you will also cater for events, so will have the opportunity to showcase your passion for creating a variety of delightful, nutritious menus that bring joy to the residents' days.

As the 2nd Chef you'll be a key part of ensuring the residents enjoy a fine dining experience at every meal. All food is prepared from fresh seasonal ingredients from local suppliers where possible. You'll work closely with the Head Chef to develop and execute creative menus, drawing on your expertise to contribute ideas and help shape the kitchen's culinary direction.

You will be responsible for assisting with ordering, stock control, health & safety, food safety and all due diligence as well as covering for the Head Chef in their absence.

Pay & Benefits

This 2nd Chef role offers an excellent pay rate, work life balance and a range of company benefits including:

• 28 days holiday pro rata
• Free parking onsite
• Free lunch on duty
• Uniform included
• Pension Scheme
• Various discounts available
• + More!

Hours

This 2nd Chef position offers an excellent work life balance with 3 days off and only working every other weekend.

• You will be required to work 4 days per week, 7am-5pm
• Alternate weekends

Requirements

• Ideally you will have previous experience as a chef in a high quality, fresh food restaurant or luxury care home with knowledge of IDDSI
• Previous experience to Senior Chef de Partie or 2nd Chef / Sous Chef level
• Experience within the pastry section as the role will include daily baking
• Passion for providing exceptional food and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and health and safety
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Chef and contribute to the development of innovative and seasonal menus
• Strong organisational and time management skills to ensure mealtimes are a highlight of our residents' days
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and a desire to learn and grow within the industry
• Excellent knowledge of food preparation, presentation, and service.

Preferred Qualifications

• NVQ 2/3 or equivalent in Catering or Culinary Arts
• Food Hygiene Level 2/3

This is an exciting chance for a talented Chef to be part of a dynamic, award-winning organisation that values its employees and strives to provide the finest dining experience.

Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to live and work in the UK.