Sous Chef

Integrated Care System; Croydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their Croydon team. This role focuses on creating nutritious meals in a supportive environment, emphasizing high-quality care and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have culinary expertise, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to lead and inspire others.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Wagestream

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in the culinary field with leadership capabilities.
• Dynamic and passionate about creating nutritious meals.
• Strong understanding of healthcare catering.

Responsibilities

• Create fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Support and mentor the kitchen team.
• Lead by example and deliver high-level hospitality.

Skills

Culinary skills

Healthcare catering

Mentoring

Creativity

Job description

The role of Sous Chef at OLYMPUS OPCO LTD in Croydon is a great opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef to join the team. The Sous Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents, using the best ingredients available. The role offers a competitive salary of £14.25 per hour, with a 40-hour work week and no evening shifts, making it an attractive option for work-life balance.

Main duties of the job

As the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef, leading by example, and showcasing your creative flair to deliver high-level hospitality. You will be required to have a strong understanding of healthcare catering and the ability to mentor and develop the kitchen team. The successful candidate will receive a fully supported induction to acquire the necessary technical skills for the role.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is a healthcare provider that places a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality care and services to its residents. The organization values diversity and inclusion, and encourages a growth mindset among its employees. By joining OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, you will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of the residents.

Job responsibilities

About the role

• Sous Chef
• 40 Hours per week, alternate weekends and no Evenings!
• £14.25 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Wagestream
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a highly skilled Sous chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Chef that will support the Head Chef, lead by example and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings! There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate for this Sous Chef role should have extensive experience in the culinary field, with a strong understanding of healthcare catering and the ability to lead and mentor a team. A passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals and a creative flair are essential for this position.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.