Sous Chef

Care UK; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends and social hours

Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development

Discounts

Annual holiday purchase

Wellbeing support

Wagestream

Apprenticeship scheme

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal menus for residents. You will train staff, manage stock and costs, and ensure Food Safety and Health & Safety compliance.

Join a supportive team at Care UK with training opportunities, apprenticeship schemes, and flexible hours including alternate weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with fresh, seasonal produce.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Strong understanding of food safety and health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious, diet-sensitive meals for residents and their requirements.
• Design menus and plan meals.
• Manage stock control and adhere to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Train, supervise, and develop the team to maximise potential.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Stock management

Food safety

Team training

Health & Safety

Job description

Sous Chef

2026-09-10T00:00:00

Location: Taunton, Somerset, GB, TA1 4

Application Deadline: 2026-12-09T21:18:53.997

Are you an aspiring Sous Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Sous Chef.

The Role

• Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation.
• Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements.
• Menu design and planning.
• Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen.
• Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential.

Benefits of Joining the Care UK Family

• Alternate weekend and social working hours
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
  • (where applicable)
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Wagestream - access your wages at any time
• Career Development

Our Training and Culture

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all thats needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us. We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK, you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate, and teamwork.

You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfill yours.

Location and Facilities

Rush Hill Mews in Bath is a short distance from the historic city. We offer the highest standard of care in our beautifully modern home. We provide nursing, dementia, and residential care. Rush Hill Mews would love to welcome you to the team to show you what a career at Care UK has to offer!

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Are you an aspiring Sous Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Sous Chef.

The Role Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation. Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements. Menu design and planning. Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines. Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen. Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential.

• Alternate weekend and social working hours
• Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements (where applicable)
• Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
• Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
• Annual purchase holiday scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Wagestream - access your wages at any-time
• Career Development

We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all thats needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us. We are looking for people to make a difference to residents lives every day. When you join Care UK youll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours. Rush Hill Mews in Bath is a short distance from the historic City. We offer the highest standard of care in our beautifully modern home. We provide nursing, dementia and residential care. Rush Hill Mews would love to welcome you to the team to show you what a career at Care UK has to offer! JBRP1_UKTJ