Sous Chef

Care UK; East Hampshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development and training

Access to online and in-store discounts

Wagestream - access your wages anytime

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Job summary

A leading care provider in East Hampshire is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for their Pear Tree Court Care Home. The role involves managing kitchen operations, developing nutritious meals, and training staff. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced kitchen and a passion for serving others. This full-time position offers career development opportunities and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking and preparing fresh seasonal produce.
• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations for a smooth workflow.
• Design and implement nutritious meal plans.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Develop and train kitchen team members.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments

Ability to develop nutritious meals

Menu design and planning

Stock control management

Training and supervising kitchen staff

Job description

Care UK Horndean, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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 at our Pear Tree Court Care Home in Horndean!

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

Benefits

• 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
• Wagestream- access your wages at any-time

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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities