Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A care facility in Sevenoaks is looking for a Sous Chef to prepare fresh and nutritious meals for residents. The role offers competitive pay at £14.65 per hour, flexible working hours, and various employee perks. Candidates should have significant Sous Chef experience, strong culinary skills, and a passion for high-quality care. Opportunities for professional development are available.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Sous Chef with strong culinary skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality meals for residents.
• Ability to lead and support a catering team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in meal preparation and serving.
• Create fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Support training and development of the catering team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership abilities

Passion for nutritious meals

Job description

The job posting is for a Sous Chef position at Kippingtons Nursing Home, a 55-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility in Sevenoaks, Kent. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents, working alongside the Head Chef. The role offers competitive pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Kippingtons Nursing Home, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in the preparation and serving of high-quality, nutritious meals for the residents. You will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills and creativity, while also supporting the training and development of the catering team. The role offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a range of employee benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, Wagstream, holiday and days out discounts, and a recognition program.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of residential, nursing, and dementia care services, operating multiple care homes across the UK. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment, and values empathy, respect, and a growth mindset in its employees.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Kippingtons Nursing Home, Grange Road, Oak Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PG
• 55 Bed Residential, Nursing & Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef
• 40 Hours Per Week, Working alternate weekends and no evenings!
• £14.65 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 ideal candidate will have significant experience as a Sous Chef, with a passion for creating fresh, nutritious meals. They should possess excellent culinary skills, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to providing high-quality care for the residents.

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.