Sous Chef

Willingcare; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern elderly care home in Bicester is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to create nutritious meals and lead a kitchen team. Ideal candidates should have experience in a similar environment, be able to manage dietary requirements, and confidently communicate with residents. This full-time role offers weekend enhancements, a free uniform, a company pension scheme, and 30 days annual leave, making it a supportive and rewarding workplace.

Benefits

Weekend enhancements

Free uniform provided

Free DBS check

30 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a professional kitchen, ideally within a care home or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning including specialist and therapeutic diets.
• Ability to lead, supervise, and motivate a kitchen team.
• Confident communicator who can build positive relationships with elderly residents.
• Experience with IDDSI / texture-modified diets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver nutritious meals for a large number of elderly residents.
• Lead, motivate, and support a team of kitchen staff to maintain high standards.
• Engage with residents to understand dietary needs, preferences and specialist requirements.
• Manage stock, supplies and kitchen budgets effectively.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety and care home regulations.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Restaurant Experience

Kitchen Management Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Labor Cost Analysis

Catering

Cooking

Cost Control

Sanitation

Knife Skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership

Job description

Sous Chef – Care Home – 44 Hours – 15.50 + Weekend enhancements

Location : Bicester

Are you an experienced Sous Chef with a passion for creating nutritious high-quality meals? Our clients large modern elderly care home is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic chef to join their kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy professional kitchen and enjoys making a positive impact on residents wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef in a professional kitchen, ideally within a care home or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of menu planning including specialist and therapeutic diets
• Ability to lead, supervise, and motivate a kitchen team
• Confident communicator who can build positive relationships with elderly residents
• Level 3 Diploma in Hospitality Supervision and Leadership or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience with IDDSI / texture-modified diets (advantageous)

What’s On Offer

• Weekend enhancements
• Free uniform provided
• Free DBS check
• 30 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Blue Light Card eligibility

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver nutritious meals for a large number elderly residents
• Lead, motivate, and support a team of kitchen staff to maintain high standards
• Engage with residents to understand dietary needs, preferences and specialist requirements
• Manage stock, supplies and kitchen budgets effectively
• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health and safety and care home regulations

Key Skills

Culinary Experience, Food Handling, Restaurant Experience, Kitchen Management Experience, Food Preparation Experience, Kitchen Experience, Labor Cost Analysis, Catering, Cooking, Cost Control, Sanitation, Knife Skills

Reference: WILL187698 / AP

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1