Sous Chef

Care UK; Hythe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Hythe is looking for an experienced Second Chef to lead kitchen operations and prepare nutritious meals for residents. You will have opportunities for career development through excellent training programs and benefits such as flexible working hours and wellbeing support. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a positive impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

Career development and training

Wagestream access

Hundreds of discounts

Annual holiday purchase scheme

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Passion for creating nutritious meals and adhering to dietary requirements.
• Strong desire to develop and manage a kitchen team.
• Ability to handle stock control and align with food cost guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operation smoothly.
• Develop and plan nutritious meals for residents.
• Train and supervise kitchen staff.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Team leadership

Menu design

Food safety compliance

Nutritional meal preparation

Job description

Carpathia Grange opened in Hythe in the summer of 2019. This state-of-the-art care home delivers the very latest in luxury living alongside an impressive range of care services, from nursing and residential care, to short-term respite care and dementia care.

At Care UK, we’re passionate about enabling residents to continue enjoying a fantastic lifestyle that’s all about doing the things they love. As part of our skilled team you will get to know all of the residents so that you can create personalised care and lifestyle plans for them.

Our commitment to delivering person-centred care means that we will involve residents, relatives and you, in planning their care and daily life.

Job Opportunity

Are you an aspiring Second 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 Second 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

Benefits

• Alternate weekend and social working hours
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
• 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.