Sous Chef

Aria Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-rated care home provider in Bromley seeks a passionate Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team and prepare high-quality, nutritious meals for residents. This role involves mentoring kitchen staff while showcasing creativity in meal presentation. Offering £14.00 per hour for 22 hours weekly, the position promises a supportive environment with recognition programs and beneficial staff discounts. Ideal candidates will have prior experience and a true dedication to high culinary standards.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef in a healthcare or hospitality setting.
• Strong understanding of dietary requirements, food safety, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in meal preparation and delivery.
• Create visually appealing dishes for residents with diverse dietary needs.
• Mentor and train the kitchen team to maintain high standards.

Skills

Experience as a Sous Chef

Understanding of dietary requirements

Food safety knowledge

Creativity in meal presentation

Education

Relevant qualification in catering or culinary arts

Job description

This is a Sous Chef role at Sundridge Court Nursing Home, a 30-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia home in Bromley, Kent. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. The Sous Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best ingredients available. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, as well as various employee benefits.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will be responsible for leading the kitchen team in the preparation and delivery of high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents. They will need to demonstrate a passion for food and the ability to create visually appealing dishes that cater to the diverse dietary needs of the residents. The Sous Chef will also be responsible for mentoring and training the kitchen team, ensuring they maintain the highest standards of food preparation and service.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. They are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Healthcare values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset in their employees.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Sundridge Court Nursing Home, 19 Edward Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NG
• 30 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef
• 22 hours per week
• £14.00 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

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

We are looking for highly skilled chefs 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 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!

Qualifications

• The successful candidate should have previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef in a healthcare or hospitality setting. They should have a strong understanding of dietary requirements, food safety, and regulations. A relevant qualification in catering or culinary arts would be desirable.

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.