Sous Chef

Care UK Plc; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking an aspiring Sous Chef to join their team in High Wycombe. The role involves leading kitchen operations, developing nutritious meals for residents, and menu design. Candidates should have experience in a fast-paced environment and a commitment to food safety. This opportunity offers extensive training, career development, and various employee benefits including flexible working hours and discounts.

Benefits

Career development and training

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Access to wellbeing support

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Hundreds of discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to develop nutritious and diet-sensitive meals.
• Knowledge of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Develop and manage a menu that meets residents' needs.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced kitchen

Menu design and planning

Food safety compliance

Team leadership

Strong communication skills

Job description

Are you an aspiring Sous 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 Sous 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
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support
• 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.