Sous Chef

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care facility in New Malden seeks a Sous Chef to create high-quality meals using fresh ingredients. The role offers an opportunity to work creatively in a healthcare environment, providing nutritious meals while leading kitchen staff. Benefits include a Blue Light Discount Card and a supportive work atmosphere focused on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• High level of culinary skill and experience required.
• Ability to work effectively in a healthcare setting.
• Relevant certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure food quality.
• Mentor and support the kitchen team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Food hygiene

Hospitality

Education

Relevant qualifications in food hygiene, hospitality or catering

Job description

The role of Sous Chef at Brook House Nursing Home in New Malden involves creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents using the best available ingredients. The successful candidate will support the Head Chef, lead by example, and have the creative flair to showcase high-level hospitality. The position offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Brook House Nursing Home, you will be responsible for preparing and serving fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. You will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure the highest standards of food quality and presentation, while also mentoring and supporting the kitchen team. The role requires a passion for food, a commitment to using the best ingredients, and the ability to work efficiently in a healthcare setting.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the company that operates Brook House Nursing Home, a 32-bedded residential, nursing, and dementia care facility located in New Malden, KT3 5EA. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk, reflecting the high-quality care and services provided to its residents.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• 32 Bedded, Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef
• Full Time - 40 hours per week - 4 days per week - 10 hour shifts
• £15.52 per hour

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.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• The Sous Chef role requires a high level of culinary skill and experience, as well as the ability to work effectively in a healthcare setting. Relevant qualifications and certifications in food hygiene, hospitality, or catering would be an advantage.

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.