Sous Chef

NHS; Sompting; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential and nursing home is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for residents. The role involves working with the Head Chef, mentoring the team, and showcasing culinary expertise. This position offers no evening shifts and a supportive induction process. If you have experience in a healthcare setting and excel in creativity, this is the role for you. Competitive benefits, including discounts and awards, are provided.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare or similar setting is advantageous.
• Ability to create high-quality, fresh, and nutritious meals.

Responsibilities

• Create fresh, nutritious meals for residents.
• Work alongside the Head Chef and demonstrate culinary expertise.
• Lead by example and mentor the team.

Skills

Culinary expertise

Team leadership

Creativity

Job description

The job advertisement is for a Sous Chef position at Rectory House Nursing Home, a 33-bedded residential and nursing home in Sompting, West Sussex. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and a 9.5 rating 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. The role offers a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

The Sous Chef will be responsible for creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of Rectory House Nursing Home. They will work closely with the Head Chef, leading by example and demonstrating a high level of culinary expertise and creativity. The role involves straight shifts, with no evenings, and includes a fully supported induction process to showcase the technical skills required in a healthcare setting. The Sous Chef will also have the opportunity to mentor the team and progress within the organization's Chef Academy.

About us

Aria Healthcare, the operator of Rectory House Nursing Home, is a diverse and inclusive employer that values learning from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. The organization is looking for empathetic, respectful individuals with a growth mindset to join their team.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Rectory House Nursing Home, West Street, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 0DA
• 33 Bedded Residential and Nursing home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Sous Chef
• 40hrs per week (including every other weekend)

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 a highly skilled and passionate chef who can create high-quality, fresh, and nutritious meals for the residents. Previous experience in a healthcare or similar setting would be advantageous.

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.