Sous Chef

NHS; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and care organization is seeking a Sous Chef at the Solent Grange Care Home in Wootton, Isle of Wight. This full-time role involves preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents, supporting the Head Chef, and mentoring the kitchen team. The successful candidate will showcase strong culinary skills and a commitment to high-quality care. Various perks, including discounts and awards, are offered alongside a competitive salary of £13.00 per hour.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday and days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

And more

Qualifications

• Strong culinary skills with experience in creating fresh, nutritious meals.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Commitment to providing high-quality care to residents.

Responsibilities

• Sous Chef responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents using high-quality ingredients.
• Support the Head Chef, lead by example, and mentor the kitchen team.
• Participate in a fully supported induction to showcase healthcare-specific skills and progress through the Chef academy.
• Work straight shifts with no evenings.

Job description

Overview

The Solent Grange Care Home is a residential, nursing, and dementia care facility located in Wootton, Isle of Wight. It has a CQC rating of Good and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. This role is for a Sous Chef who will create fresh, nutritious meals for residents, support the Head Chef, and lead by example to showcase high-level hospitality.

Job responsibilities

• Sous Chef responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious meals for residents using high-quality ingredients.
• Support the Head Chef, lead by example, and mentor the kitchen team.
• Participate in a fully supported induction to showcase healthcare-specific skills and progress through the Chef academy.
• Work straight shifts with no evenings.

About the Home

• Solent Grange Care Home, Staplers Road, Wootton, Isle of Wight, PO33 4RW
• 89-bedded home offering residential, nursing, and dementia care
• CQC Rating: Good
• Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Role: Sous Chef
• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Working alternate weekends required
• Salary: £13.00 per hour

What we offer

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday and days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And more

Qualifications and requirements

• Strong culinary skills with experience in creating fresh, nutritious meals
• Ability to lead and mentor a team
• Commitment to providing high-quality care to residents

Disclosure and checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.