Sous Chef

Perry Manor; Kempsey; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Online and in-store discounts

Annual purchase holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream

Job summary

Perry Manor care home in Worcester is seeking a Second Chef to lead our busy kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal menus and nutritious meals for residents.

The role emphasizes training and supervising a kitchen team, stock control, food cost adherence, and ensuring Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance. We offer excellent training and development in our Catering Academy and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to design and plan menus.
• Strong focus on fresh, seasonal produce.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs and preferences.
• Design and plan menus for residents.
• Manage stock control and adhere to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.
• Train, supervise and develop the kitchen team.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Stock control

Job description

Full time 37.5 hours per week with occasional weekend work 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 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 thats 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 youll 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. Perry Manor care home in Worcester is now open, and provides the best in 24-hour residential and nursing care for older people in luxurious surroundings. When a new resident joins us at Perry Manor care home our team gets to know their unique needs, preferences and personality before creating a tailored care plan for them. In fact, everything we do at Perry Manor from the food our chef-led catering teams serve up, to the activities we organise - is tailored to residents individual preferences. Our stunning facilities ensure that residents enjoy a five star experience, whether theyre watching their favourite films in the cinema, catching up with friends in the coffee shop, or having a pamper session with the hairdresser. We enable residents to keep active and independent, whether that means supporting them to join in with arts and crafts and music sessions or gentle exercise classes. The Perry Manor team is here to support you and your family whenever you need us. Visit at any time of the day, and stay for as long as you wish. While youre here feel free to join your loved one in a favourite activity, or enjoy a quiet meal together.

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