Sous Chef

Signature Senior Lifestyle; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home in Hendon is seeking a Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations and ensure high-quality meals. You will lead the kitchen team, possess 5 years of experience, and hold relevant culinary qualifications. If you’re passionate about food and teamwork, apply now.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience working in a kitchen.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Awareness of COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen and lead the team.
• Ensure meals are nutritious and of restaurant quality.
• Assist in menu development with the Head Chef.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu development

Team leadership

Food safety awareness

Education

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

Job description

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 Hendon

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.

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’ll 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.