Sous Chef

Care UK Plc; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in London is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to manage a dynamic kitchen team. You'll develop nutritious meals, oversee menu planning, and ensure health compliance. Ideal candidates are passionate about food and have kitchen experience. Enjoy competitive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Alternate weekend and social working hours

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Discounts in online and in-store purchases

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Access your wages at any time

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment focusing on fresh and seasonal produce.
• Desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything.
• Passion for caring, teamwork, and development.

Responsibilities

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet-sensitive meals for residents.
• Design and plan menus while managing stock control.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.

Job description

Are you an aspiring Sous Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Sous Chef.

The Role

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements.
• Menu design and planning.
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen.
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential.

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Alternate weekend and social working hours
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Wagestream- access your wages at any-time

Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.