Sous Chef

Care UK; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a multi-award-winning care provider as a Second Chef. You will lead kitchen operations, design menus, and develop meals tailored to residents' needs in a supportive and engaging environment. Enjoy career development opportunities within Care UK's Catering Academy alongside excellent benefits.

Benefits

Career development and training

Access to apprenticeship scheme

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Online and in-store discounts

Wagestream to access wages any time

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong desire to help people and cater to dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation smoothly and develop nutritious meals.
• Manage stock control and ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Train and develop kitchen staff.

Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Planning

Nutritional Meal Development

Stock Management

Food Safety Compliance

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Are you an aspiring Second 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 Second 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
• 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.