Sous-Chef

Athena Healthcare Group; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom seeks a dedicated Sous-Chef to collaborate with the Head Chef in creating nutritious meals that meet both company standards and resident satisfaction. Responsibilities include maintaining food quality, adhering to hygiene standards, managing food purchases, and achieving budget controls. Ideal candidates should have an NVQ Level 2 in catering and excellent communication and teamwork skills. Employee benefits include bonuses, subsidized meals, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Birthday off

£200 refer a friend bonus

Pay day advance

Training and development opportunities

£100 attendance bonus

Reimbursed DBS cost

Subsidised meals

Employee of the month rewards

Workplace pension scheme

Counselling service

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work well within a team.
• Driven and proactive nature.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in maintaining food standards.
• Adhere to food safety management procedures.
• Ensure hygiene systems are achieved.
• Purchase food using nominated suppliers.
• Control food budget and minimize waste.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Pressure management

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in catering

Job description

Sous-Chef

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We are searching for a Sous-Chef to create nutritious and well-balanced meals, alongside the Head Chef, which meets both the Athena standard and our resident’s satisfaction.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Head Chef in monitoring and maintaining consistent food standards during all stages of production and service
• Adhering to the HACCP procedure according to Athena’s Food Safety Management documentation
• Maintaining the correct use of the company’s due diligence framework, cleaning, and opening/closing procedures
• Supporting the Head Chef to ensure quality control and hygiene systems are achieved.
• Purchasing all food and related products using company nominated suppliers (when required)
• Supporting the Head Chef in achieving food budget cost controls, ensuring minimum waste, and continually developing menus to ensure a well-balanced diet for residents.

About You

The right candidate will:

• Have good communication skills.
• Work well within a team
• Be driven and proactive
• Work well under pressure
• Have good time management skills

Your Skills

• You must hold a relevant NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification in catering
• Experience within the care sector is preferred

Employee Benefits

• Have your birthday off on us!
• £200 refer a friend bonus
• Pay day advance available
• Vibrant training, development and career prospects
• £100 attendance bonus
• Reimbursed DBS cost
• Subsidised meals
• Employee of the month rewards
• Workplace pension scheme
• Counselling service