Sous Chef

Harpenden Springs; St Albans; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone birthdays - extra time off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition initiatives

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Job summary

Oakland Care in Harpenden invites a skilled Sous Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at Harpenden Springs. You will assist Head Chef in planning nutritious meals, cater for dietary needs, and uphold hygiene standards.

This permanent, 40-hour week role offers £18 per hour, with days shifts across 5 days, including some weekends, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Sous Chef or similar role.
• Passion for high-quality, nutritious meals.
• Knowledge of dietary requirements within a care setting.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
• Caring, compassionate and resident-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• Support delivery of varied menus for special diets, allergies and culture.
• Maintain food hygiene, health & safety and infection control standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and help run daily kitchen operations.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and stock control.
• Ensure meals are served on time and to a high standard.
• Help maintain records in line with CQC and food safety requirements.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Level 3 desirable

Job description

We are
looking for a passionate and experienced Sous Chef to join our friendly team at our beautiful home in Harpenden. Working alongside the Head Chef,
you will help deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health
and wellbeing of our residents.

This is a
rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys making a real difference through
food, ensuring every resident receives meals that are both enjoyable and
tailored to their individual dietary needs.

We
offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1
  free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Uniform provided.
• Increased Annual Leave
  entitlement - team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra
  annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – why not
  save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRA
  time off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is
  over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of
  service).
• Refer a Friend Scheme for
  successful referrals - for all permanent roles within
  Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff
  appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to
  T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit
  (subject to T&Cs).

And much
more……….

Location: Harpenden Springs, 22-24 Grove Road, Harpenden AL5 1PX

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £18.00 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Shift: Days (5 days across 7, includes some weekends)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in planning
  and preparing nutritious, appetising meals.
• Support the delivery of varied
  menus that cater for special diets, allergies, and cultural preferences.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene,
  health and safety, and infection control standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and
  support the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Monitor food stock levels and
  assist with ordering and stock control.
• Ensure all meals are served on
  time and to a high standard.
• Help maintain accurate records
  in line with CQC and food safety requirements.
• Promote a positive and
  collaborative working environment.

About You

We are
looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Sous
  Chef, Senior Chef de Partie, or similar role.
• A passion for producing
  high-quality, nutritious food.
• Knowledge of dietary
  requirements within a care setting.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate
  (Level 3 desirable).
• Strong organisational and
  communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively
  within a team and independently.
• A caring, compassionate, and
  resident-focused approach.

If you are a dedicated chef who takes pride in
creating exceptional meals and would like to join a team that values care,
compassion, and quality, we would love to hear from you.

Oakland Care is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be
subject to appropriate employment and DBS checks.