Sous Chef

NHS; Lancing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Lancing is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for residents. This role involves supporting the Head Chef and leading the kitchen team with creativity and high-level hospitality skills. The ideal candidate will enjoy straight shifts with no evenings and receive full induction and mentoring opportunities. The company offers diverse benefits including discounts and recognition programs.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Highly skilled Sous Chef with a passion for creating nutritious meals.
• Experience in supporting the Head Chef and leading the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Create fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Support the Head Chef and mentor the kitchen team.

Skills

Creativity

High-level hospitality skills

Team leadership

Job description

Job summary: The job posting is for a Sous Chef position at Rectory House Nursing Home, a 33-bedded residential and nursing home in Lancing, West Sussex. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk. The Sous Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents, supporting the Head Chef, and leading by example with their creative flair and high-level hospitality skills.

Main duties of the job: The Sous Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of the nursing home using the best available ingredients. They will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and showcase their creative flair and high-level hospitality skills. The role consists of straight shifts with no evenings, and the successful candidate will receive a fully supported induction to the technical skills required in the healthcare setting, as well as an opportunity to mentor the team through the company's Chef academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. The company offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Rectory House Nursing Home, West Street, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 0DA
• 33 Bedded Residential and Nursing home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role:

• Sous Chef
• 40hrs per week (including every other weekend)
• £14.45ph

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a highly skilled Sous chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Chef that will support the Head Chef, 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 teams to progress in our own Chef academy.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• The ideal candidate will be a highly skilled Sous Chef with a passion for creating delicious, nutritious meals and supporting the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Aria Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.