Sous Chef

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de soins de luxe recherche un Sous Chef pour rejoindre une équipe dynamique. Vous serez responsable de soutenir le chef de cuisine dans les opérations quotidiennes, en maintenant des normes élevées de qualité et en favorisant la satisfaction des membres. Ce rôle offre des opportunités de formation et de développement de carrière dans un environnement stimulant.

Benefits

Accès à un programme d'assistance aux employés

Plan de santé

Plan de pension

Accès à Perkbox, plateforme de réductions

Opportunités de formation et développement

Bonus discrétionnaire

Programmes de reconnaissance des employés

Possibilités de progression au sein de l'entreprise

Qualifications

• Idéalement ponctuel, capable de travailler sous pression.
• Personnalité dynamique avec une bonne éthique de travail.
• Capacité à préparer des repas diététiques spéciaux rapidement.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir le chef de cuisine dans la gestion des services de restauration.
• Développer les menus avec le chef de cuisine en fonction des saisons.
• Assurer que les équipements sont contrôlés régulièrement et signaler les problèmes.

Skills

Excellentes compétences en communication

Travail d'équipe

Attention aux détails

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Loveday & Co. offers over 100 years of combined experience in elderly care, healthcare and hospitality. Loveday is recognised as the premier provider of luxury care services in London/Surrey.

The Mission

We are passionately devoted to enhancing the lives of our members and their families. We blend our expertise in providing tailored, compassionate care, with world-class hospitality, to create an unrivalled culture of uncompromising excellence in everything we do. Based on the success of our award-winning first home in Chelsea Loveday, we are expanding across London with additional properties and innovative new services for seniors.

Scope

Loveday & Co. offers care services in both traditional care homes and specialised rehabilitation facilities. The Sous Chef is second-in-command to the Head Chef in the Loveday kitchen. They are responsible for food production and will assume the role of Head Chef in their absence. An important role in the kitchen, the Sous Chef ensures the smooth day-to-day running of food preparation and working practices. They are responsible for maintaining the highest standards of the members' dining experience and for the personal development of the Chef de Partie.

Reward Package

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Health Care Cash Plan/Private Health insurance
• Company pension plan
• Access to Perkbox, discounts platform
• Opportunities for Training & Development
• Discretionary bonus
• Employee Recognition Programmes
• Scope for progression and promotion within the company as we grow from one Care Home to the development and subsequent opening of four new homes in London.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Front of House Team to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring member choice, dignity, confidentiality and safety are maintained.
• Assist with catering management, providing the Head Chef with required reports.
• Engage in supervision, including quarterly one-to-one meetings and annual performance reviews, to maintain professional knowledge and competency.
• Ensure equipment checks are performed regularly, liaising with the Maintenance Coordinator, and report faults promptly.
• Comply with audit and feedback systems to monitor the quality of menus and services.
• Support cost-effective stock control systems to minimise waste.
• Provide feedback on suppliers and services, address complaints promptly, and report issues to the Head Chef.
• Develop effective working relationships with team members to ensure cost-effective, chargeable services for members, reporting any shortfalls.
• Ensure all legislative guidelines are met.
• Work with the Head Chef to develop and review menus regularly, considering seasonal changes and sourcing local produce where possible.
• Prepare special diet meals and nutritional foods promptly and in accordance with mealtimes.
• Meet with members and department heads to discuss catering needs, including cultural and religious dietary preferences.
• Perform any other tasks reasonably assigned.

In line with the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or obtain permits prior to application. Evidence of eligibility will be required during recruitment.

Loveday & Co is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Working variable hours (rota basis), including evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate will be punctual, hardworking, quick to learn, attentive to detail, and possess excellent communication skills, an outgoing personality, a positive work ethic, good physical stamina, and mobility.