Sous Chef

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to join their high-spec kitchen. The role involves delivering high-quality meals while ensuring food hygiene and health & safety compliance. Applicants should have experience in busy kitchen environments, strong supervisory skills, and relevant qualifications. The position offers various benefits including a cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. Shift patterns are flexible, including weekends, and pay is £16.90 per hour.

Benefits

Free soup and sandwiches during shifts

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access

Company sick pay

4% employer pension contribution

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in a busy kitchen is essential.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Must have qualifications in food hygiene or catering.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality meals while ensuring hygiene compliance.
• Manage kitchen team and maintain positive culture.
• Develop innovative menus catering to dietary needs.

Skills

Experience working in a busy kitchen environment

Supervisor experience

Energetic and proactive attitude

Ability to work to deadlines

Understanding of sensitivity needed for vulnerable people

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3, or equivalent in food hygiene or catering services

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our high‑spec kitchen equipped with Rational iCombi ovens and a high‑performing team. This is a 35‑hour per week role, working 5 days out of 7, including some weekends. Shift patterns are 7:00 am – 2:30 pm or 11:30 am – 7 pm. Pay is £16.90 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, nutritious meals while ensuring food hygiene and Health & Safety compliance.
• Work within budget, administer unit controls and seek ways to improve quality and cost‑effectiveness.
• Develop innovative menus that meet cultural and Kashrut requirements.
• Lead, motivate and encourage the kitchen team to achieve high customer service standards.
• Support catering for events and maintain a positive kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Supervisor experience and relevant qualifications in food hygiene or catering services (NVQ Level 2 or 3, or equivalent).
• Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude.
• Experience working to deadlines and adhering to budgetary requirements.
• Understanding of the sensitivity needed to care for vulnerable people.

Benefits

• Free soup and sandwich during shifts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access.
• Company sick pay and 4 % employer pension contribution.

About Jewish Care

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. We touch the lives of 10 000 people each week, caring for older people, those with mental health needs and people living with dementia. Our values are Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion and Inclusivity.

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