Sous Chef

Care UK Plc; Park Central; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations with a focus on fresh and seasonal produce. This role involves menu design, managing stock control, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent training and career development opportunities. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development and training

Access to online and in-store discounts

Wellbeing support

Wagestream - access your wages at any time

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a fast-paced kitchen, ideally within a care setting.
• Ability to develop meals catering to dietary requirements.
• Strong leadership skills to supervise a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure operations run smoothly.
• Develop and prepare nutritious meals for residents.
• Manage stock and adhere to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced kitchen

Menu design and planning

Nutritional meal preparation

Stock control management

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.

Benefits

• 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.