Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A care service organization in Nuneaton seeks a Sous Chef responsible for preparing fresh, nutritious meals. This role involves supporting the Head Chef, mentoring the culinary team, and working in a diverse, inclusive environment. Competitive salary of £12.70 per hour with various employee benefits is offered, including a Blue Light Discount Card and more.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in the IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) framework required.
• High level of culinary skills and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in creating fresh, nutritious meals.
• Mentor and develop the culinary team through the Chef Academy.

Skills

Culinary skills

Experience with IDDSI framework

Job description

The job advertisement is for a Sous Chef position at Aria Healthcare, a 60-bedded residential, dementia, and palliative care home in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly rated on Carehome.co.uk. The Sous Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents, working alongside the Head Chef and leading by example to showcase high-level hospitality. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, a variety of employee benefits, and the opportunity to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of the care home. They will have the opportunity to showcase their creative flair and culinary skills to provide a high level of hospitality. The role involves working straight shifts with no evening work, and there will be a fully supported induction to ensure the Sous Chef has the necessary technical skills for the healthcare setting. The Sous Chef will also have the chance to mentor and develop the care home's culinary team through the organization's Chef Academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential, dementia, and palliative care services. The organization prides itself on being a diverse and inclusive employer, and it values learning from the different cultures, beliefs, and experiences of its employees. Aria Healthcare offers a range of employee benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and day out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition program.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Gildawood Court, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4PJ
• 60 Bedded Residential, Dementia and Palliative Care Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.3 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef
• Full Time - 40 hours per week - working hours are 7am - 6pm
• £12.70 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 experience in the IDDSI (International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative) framework, as well as a high level of culinary skills and a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals.

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.