Sous Chef

Oakland Care Ltd; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 free meal per shift

Uniform provided

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays

Sick pay (above statutory)

Refer a Friend scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Job summary

Oakland Care Ltd in Harpenden is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join our friendly team. Working with the Head Chef, you will deliver nutritious meals that support residents' health and wellbeing.

This permanent, full-time role is 40 hours per week with a pay of £18.00 per hour. You will help create varied menus, cater for dietary needs, and supervise kitchen staff while maintaining high food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in care/hospitality settings.
• Proven ability to plan nutritious, appetising meals and cater for dietary needs.
• Strong organisational and communication skills and team leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• Support varied menus and special diets with attention to allergies and cultural needs.
• Supervise kitchen staff and daily kitchen operations.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and stock control.
• Ensure meals are served on time and to a high standard.
• Maintain records in line with CQC and food safety requirements.

Skills

Food prep

Teamwork

Food safety

Communication

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 3 (desirable)

Job description

looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join our friendly team at our beautiful home in Harpenden. Working alongside the Head Chef,

you will help deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health

and wellbeing of our residents.

This is a

rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys making a real difference through

food, ensuring every resident receives meals that are both enjoyable and

tailored to their individual dietary needs.

We

offersome excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• Uniform provided.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement - team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRA time off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subjectto length of service).
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).

And much

Location:

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £18.00 per hour

Contract:

Permanent

Shift:

Days (5 days across 7, includes some weekends)

Key

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in planning and preparing nutritious, appetising meals.
• Support the delivery of varied menus that cater for special diets, allergies, and cultural preferences. health and safety, and infection control standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and support the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Monitor food stock levels and assist with ordering and stock control.
• Ensure all meals are served on time and to a high standard.
• Help maintain accurate records in line with CQC and food safety requirements.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working environment.

About You

We are

looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie, or similar role.
• A passion for producing high-quality, nutritious food.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements within a care setting.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• A caring, compassionate, and resident-focused approach.

If you are a dedicated chef who takes pride in creating exceptional meals and would like to join a team that values care, compassion, and quality, we would love to hear from you.

Oakland Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate employment and DBS checks.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Sous Chef

Company: Oakland Care Ltd Salary: £18.00 per hour Hours: Full-time Location: Harpenden, AL5 1PX Job type: Permanent Posting date: 28 Oct 2026 Closing date: 10 Nov 2026

Summary

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join our friendly team at our beautiful home in Harpenden. Working alongside the Head Chef,

you will help deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of our residents.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys making a real difference through food, ensuring every resident receives meals that are both enjoyable and tailored to their individual dietary needs.

We offersome excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• EnhancedBank Holiday pay.
• Uniform provided.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement - team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRA time off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subjectto length of service).
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).

Location:

Harpenden Springs, 22-24 Grove Road, Harpenden AL5 1PX

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £18.00 per hour

Contract:

Permanent

Shift:

Days (5 days across 7, includes some weekends)

Key

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in planning and preparing nutritious, appetising meals.
• Support the delivery of varied menus that cater for special diets, allergies, and cultural preferences. Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and infection control standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and support the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Monitor food stock levels and assist with ordering and stock control.
• Ensure all meals are served on time and to a high standard.
• Help maintain accurate records in line with CQC and food safety requirements.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working environment.

About You

We are

looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie, or similar role.
• A passion for producing high-quality, nutritious food.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements within a care setting.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• A caring, compassionate, and resident-focused approach.

If you are a dedicated chef who takes pride in creating exceptional meals and would like to join a team that values care, compassion, and quality, we would love to hear from you.

Oakland Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate employment and DBS checks.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.