Sous Chef

Search Consultancy Ltd; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekend working

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Excellent training and development

Apprenticeship programme

Discounts (online and high street)

Holiday purchase scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Earned wage access

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd is recruiting an experienced Sous Chef to join a busy kitchen in Isleworth within a care setting. You will lead a kitchen team, prepare fresh, seasonal meals, and ensure dietary needs are met, with daytime hours and a favourable work-life balance.

You will support the Head Chef in menu planning, manage stock and costs, and uphold Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards. The role offers an excellent training path and opportunities for progression within a growing

Qualifications

• Has previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen.
• Is passionate about producing high-quality, fresh food.
• Has experience catering for a variety of dietary requirements.
• Can lead and motivate a team with confidence.
• Holds a Food Hygiene qualification (or is willing to work towards one).
• Is organised, reliable, and committed to delivering excellent standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
• Prepare fresh, nutritious, and diet-specific meals for residents.
• Support menu planning and development using seasonal ingredients.
• Manage stock levels and help control food costs.
• Ensure full compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Supervise, train, and support kitchen team members.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food presentation.

Job description

• Sous Chef
• Great work-life balance
• Daytime hours
• 1 in 3 weekends
• 38,000
• Isleworth

Are you an experienced Sous Chef looking for your next opportunity in a rewarding environment that offers an excellent work-life balance, including daytime hours and one weekend off in every two? Do you enjoy preparing fresh, seasonal meals and leading a busy kitchen team? Our client is seeking a passionate and reliable Sous Chef to join their friendly catering team within a high-quality care setting.

As Sous Chef, you'll support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring residents receive nutritious, delicious meals that meet their individual dietary needs. You'll work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high food standards while leading and motivating the kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
• Prepare fresh, nutritious, and diet-specific meals for residents.
• Support menu planning and development using seasonal ingredients.
• Manage stock levels and help control food costs.
• Ensure full compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Supervise, train, and support kitchen team members.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food presentation.

What's on Offer

• Alternate weekend working.
• Enhanced pay for Bank Holidays (where applicable).
• Excellent training and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications through an apprenticeship programme.
• A wide range of online and high street retail discounts.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Early access to earned wages through a financial wellbeing platform.
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.

About You

• Has previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen.
• Is passionate about producing high-quality, fresh food.
• Has experience catering for a variety of dietary requirements.
• Can lead and motivate a team with confidence.
• Holds a Food Hygiene qualification (or is willing to work towards one).
• Is organised, reliable, and committed to delivering excellent standards.

If you're looking to join a supportive organisation where you can develop your career while making a genuine difference through great food, we'd love to hear from you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.