Sous Chef

Signature Senior Lifestyle; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care and nursing home in Caversham is looking for a dedicated Sous Chef to join their team. You will manage the kitchen operations, ensuring all meals are of high quality and nutritious. With at least 5 years of experience and relevant qualifications, you'll lead a team while assisting in developing the menu. This role is perfect for someone passionate about food and committed to excellence in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience working in a kitchen.
• Supervisory experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Chef de Partie and Commis Chef.
• Ensure every meal leaving the kitchen is restaurant quality.
• Assist the Head Chef in menu review and development.

Skills

Kitchen management

Creativity in menu development

Supervisory skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services

Job description

Use your experience and passion for amazing food, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Sous Chef. You’ll take on an important role in a superbly-equipped kitchen at our luxury care and nursing home in Caversham.

As Sous Chef you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our busy kitchen running smoothly. Second in command to the Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for ensuring every meal that leaves the kitchen is nutritious and restaurant quality.

You’ll manage and develop the Chef de Partie and Commis Chef, sharing your experience and knowledge.

You’ll also use your creativity and passion to help the Head Chef to regularly review and develop the menu.

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

With 5 years’ experience working in a kitchen and an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services, you know your way around a kitchen. Supervisory experience, awareness of COSHH, and a cool head, even in a hot kitchen, are a big advantage.