Sous Chef

Care UK Plc; Newbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to lead a kitchen team in creating nutritious and diet-sensitive meals for residents. This role emphasizes training and staff development, ensuring compliance with food safety standards, and engaging in menu design. Additionally, the company offers excellent career development opportunities and support for personal growth within an innovative catering environment. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development programs

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar role in a kitchen environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to develop meals for dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team for smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious meals tailored to residents.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Experience in fast-paced kitchen

Menu design and planning

Training and supervising staff

Food safety compliance

Job description

Are you an aspiring Sous Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Sous Chef.

The Role

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet-sensitive meals for residents and their requirements.
• Menu design and planning.
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen.
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential.

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

• Alternate weekend and social working hours
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements* (*where applicable)
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Wagestream – access your wages at any time

Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all that’s needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents’ lives every day. When you join Care UK you’ll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.