Sous Chef

Sanders Senior Living Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days Paid Holiday

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme for family

Comprehensive induction and training

DBS Check and uniform included

NVQ funding and support

Career progression opportunities

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month

Job summary

Sanders Senior Living is seeking a warm and motivated Sous Chef to join our Hospitality team on-site. Deliver hotel and restaurant-standard meals to residents while respecting dietary needs, supporting the Head Chef, and stepping in when required.

You will maintain high food safety standards, manage portion control, monitor stock, and contribute to a person-centred dining experience for residents. On-site role with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a catering environment.
• Understanding of dietary and nutritional requirements for residents.
• Food Hygiene Level 2 and ideally NVQ Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to high standards in line with the menu and company requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations.
• Maintain portion control and minimise waste.
• Meet individual dietary requirements using charts and recipes.
• Monitor stock, rotation, and place orders as needed.
• Deputise for Head Chef when required.

Skills

Catering experience

Dietary requirements understanding

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Sous Chef

Shift Patterns: 4 days per week, every other weekend

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Sous Chef at Sanders Senior Living, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours. We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate Sous Chefs who are driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person centred hospitality to our residents. Our Sous Chefs support our Head Chefs, and take the lead in their absence.

Benefits of working with Sanders Senior Living

• 28 days Paid Holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS Check and uniform
• Funding and support towards obtaining NVQs
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free, on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

Key responsibilities

To ensure that all stages of food preparation are maintained to the highest standards ensuring the well-being of residents.To ensure the cooking and serving of meals are in accordance with the menu, the Company requirements.To ensure compliance with the Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 / Food Hygiene Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006To ensure the quality of meals produced in terms of presentation and taste.To ensure that portion control procedures are maintained ensuring waste is kept to a minimum.Ensure individual dietary requirements are met (e.g. high calorie, low sugar etc.) by following appropriate quantity, charts and recipes or adapting dishes if required.To ensure that the necessary systems and checks are maintained in order to provide a safe, healthy and efficient working environment.To ensure all food and other items are stored correctly.To monitor stock, maintain effective stock rotation and place orders where required.To deputise for the Head Chef where required.

About you

The successful Sous Chef will have relevant experience within a catering environment. You will have a secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements, and be able to implement methods to ensure these needs are met. You will also have your Food Hygiene Level 2, and ideally an NVQ Level 2.

About Sanders Senior Living

Sanders Senior Living is a luxury care home group with state-of-the-art residences brimming with premium facilities and exceptional services. Optimum health and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. And we do it with a difference.

Our commitment to delivering personalised care is at the core of our mission, as we strive to celebrate the lives of each and every one of our residents.

At Sanders Senior Living, we prioritise the professional development of our staff by investing in comprehensive internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels. This dedication to continuous learning and growth ensures that our team is equipped to provide the highest quality of care to our residents.

As we look towards the future, our reputation for delivering innovative care for individuals living with dementia continues to flourish. We are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of care excellence and setting new standards in the industry.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.