Sous Chef

Elite Search Associates Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency seeks a Sous Chef for an elderly nursing home in Kingston upon Thames. This role involves supervision of kitchen operations, preparing nutritious meals, and assisting with menu planning while ensuring compliance with food hygiene regulations. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing high-quality meals, has strong leadership skills, and enjoys mentoring. The position offers day shifts without evenings and opportunities for training and development, with a salary of £31,200 per annum.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Blue Light Discount Card

Wagestream

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Ability to lead by example in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook food for presentation to service users.
• Assist in menu planning to maintain budgeted food costs.
• Comply with food hygiene, COSHH, and health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Nutritional cooking

Food hygiene compliance

Job description

Sous Chef

Elderly Nursing Home in Kingston-upon-Thames

£31,200 per annum

40 hours per week (alternate weekends but no evenings)

We are looking for a highly skilled Sous Chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our client's residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Sous Chef that will lead by example and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings! There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our client's teams to progress in their own Chef academy.

Package for the Sous Chef but not limited to :

• £31,200 per annum
• 40 hours per week (alternate weekends but no evenings)
• Day shifts
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Wagestream
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• Plus much more!

About the role :

• To supervise the smooth running of the kitchen
• To prepare and cook food for presentation to the service users
• To assist in the planning of menus to achieve and maintain budgeted food cost.
• To comply with statutory regulations concerning food hygiene, COSHH and Health and Safety at Work.
• There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare

Please apply via this advert for the Sous Chef role and one of our dedicated team will contact you.

This Sous Chef role is being advertised by Elite Search Associates who act as an employment agency. If you apply for this post ESA will hold your details for future opportunities unless you instruct us otherwise