Sous Chef

Richmond Villages; Letcombe Regis; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal with every shift

28 days holiday

Starter bonus £1,000

Welcome bonus £1,000

Job summary

Richmond Villages Letcombe is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef across the community, care home, restaurant and events. You will cook to high standards, ensure food hygiene, and cater to residents' dietary needs while maintaining a welcoming kitchen environment.

This full‑time role offers 40 hours across four 10‑hour shifts, with no late nights and a starter bonus of £1,000 accompanied by a further welcome bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to cater for customers with dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Catering to residents across the Village (care home, serviced suites, restaurant/spa, events).
• Preparing and cooking food in line with food hygiene regulations.
• Responding to residents' dietary needs and menu requests.
• Assisting with meal preparation and serving on the hotplate as required.
• Ensuring food is used within prescribed periods, especially high‑risk items.
• Maintaining a welcoming, safe and compliant dining environment.
• Keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic.

Skills

Professional kitchen experience

Health and safety procedures

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds + CIEH Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Job Title: Sous Chef

Location: South Street, Letcombe Regis, OX12 9RG, Richmond Village Letcombe

Salary: £15.65 per hour, Starter Bonus of £1,000*

Contract: Full Time 40hrs, Permanent, full‑time (40 hours per week), 4 days (4 × 10‑hour shifts) between 07:00 and 20:00

Shift policy: No split shifts & no late nights

Welcome Bonus: £1,000* (paid after 4 weeks’ service, subject to deductions for tax and NI, terms & conditions apply)

Job Description

As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional culinary experiences across the Richmond Village Letcombe community. Your responsibilities include:

• Catering to residents across the Village (care home, serviced suites, restaurant/spa, and other events)
• Preparing and cooking food in accordance with food hygiene regulations
• Being aware of residents, villagers and spa clients’ dietary needs and responding to menu requests
• Assisting with the preparation and serving of meals on the hotplate as required
• Ensuring that all food is used within the prescribed period, with particular attention to perishable (high risk) goods
• Maintaining a welcoming, safe and compliant dining environment
• Helping to keep the kitchen clean and hygienic

Key Skills / Qualifications Needed for This Role

Passionate about food, you’ll have experience working in a professional kitchen, ideally catering for customers with special dietary requirements. You should have an understanding of health and safety procedures and hold an NVQ or equivalent City & Guilds and CIEH Level 2 Food Safety Award or equivalent. You possess an innovative yet organised approach to cooking, remain calm during busy service, work well with others, and strive to create an excellent dining experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people:

• My Healthcare – remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support (24/7)
• Annual allowance for Bupa healthcare products (~£350 value)
• Free meal with every shift
• 28 days holiday
• Long Service rewards (ecards, extra holidays, money)
• Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
• Wagestream – early access up to 40% of earned wages
• Competitive pension plans and parental leave options, including unique products such as menopause plan
• My Bupa Extras – discounts at retailers and wellbeing content
• Sick pay scheme above statutory sick pay

Why Bupa

Bupa is a health insurer and provider that focuses on customers, not shareholders. We champion diversity and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, providing reasonable adjustments and fair treatment to applicants with disabilities.

Time Type

Full time

Job Area

Care Home – Facilities & Home Support