Sous Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Lewes; On-site; GBP 23,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care group in Lewes is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their supportive kitchen team. This part-time position offers a great work-life balance with no late evening shifts. You will prepare fresh meals for residents, assist in kitchen management, and contribute to a positive working environment.

Benefits

Blue Light Card discounts

Holiday and days out discounts

Staff recognition programme

Long service awards

Daytime hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to prepare fresh, seasonal meals.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh meals for residents using locally sourced produce.
• Support Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Food safety and hygiene

Meal preparation

Team support

Menu planning

Job description

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Sous Chef – Care Home
Location: Lewes, Sussex
Salary: Approx. £23,000 per year
Hours: Part-Time – 35 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Some weekend work required

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-established care group and their 49-bedroom care home in Lewes, Sussex. The home offers a full range of services including nursing care, palliative care, respite breaks, and long-term residential support.

Why Choose Our Client?

Our client is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their friendly kitchen team. They pride themselves on creating a supportive and positive working environment. This role offers a good work-life balance with no late evening shifts and access to a range of staff benefits.

What’s In It For You?

* Blue Light Card discounts
* Holiday and days out discounts
* Staff recognition programme
* Long service awards
* Daytime hours – no late evenings

What’s Involved?

* Preparing fresh, seasonal, and creative meals using locally sourced produce
* Supporting the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen
* Assisting in menu planning and ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation
* Catering for up to 49 residents
* Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards

Sound like the role for you?
Click Apply Now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the Sous Chef opportunity available in Lewes, Sussex

Consultant: Katie Harding
Job Role: Sous Chef
Job Number: 932775 / INDCATERING
Location: Lewes, Sussex

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.