Sous Chef

Willing care; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury nursing home in Tandridge is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to prepare nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs. You will support the Head Chef, ensure high food hygiene standards, and lead junior kitchen staff. Ideal candidates have experience in care settings and a passion for enhancing resident wellbeing through quality dining services.

Benefits

Access to a benefits portal

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef, ideally within a nursing home or care setting.
• Strong knowledge of different diets, nutrition, hydration, and allergies.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in line with residents' dietary requirements.
• Support the Head Chef in menu planning and kitchen operations.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are met.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Nutrition

Food safety

Job description

Overview

Our client's luxury, purpose-built nursing home provides a warm, supportive environment for older adults, combining high-quality care with exceptional dining experiences. They are seeking a dedicated and experienced Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about nutrition, understands the needs of older adults, and takes pride in delivering delicious, balanced meals tailored to residents' dietary requirements. The ideal candidate will bring leadership, creativity, and attention to detail, ensuring every meal contributes to the wellbeing and enjoyment of those in their care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals in line with residents\' dietary requirements, nutritional needs, and food preferences.
• Support the Head Chef in menu planning, stock management, and kitchen operations.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety standards are consistently met.
• Supervise and mentor junior kitchen staff.
• Adapt meals to accommodate allergies, specific diets, and hydration needs.
• Contribute to a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents.
• Assist with ordering, stock control, and kitchen organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef, ideally within a nursing home or care setting.
• Strong knowledge of different diets, nutrition, hydration, and allergies.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Passionate about delivering high-quality meals and enhancing residents\' wellbeing.
• Flexible, organised, and able to work independently when required.

Benefits

• Access to a benefits portal with staff perks.
• Company pension scheme.
• Long service awards and staff recognition programmes.
• Training and development opportunities to support career progression.