Sous Chef

Care Concern Group; Three Legged Cross; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned care provider in Three Legged Cross seeks a Chef for their care home. You will be responsible for meal preparation, menu planning, and kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The position offers £14.50 per hour with additional benefits such as a pension scheme, onsite parking, and annual leave. This is a bank role within a supportive environment dedicated to high-quality care and values like trust and respect.

Benefits

Company Pension scheme

Free Onsite Parking

Paid DBS

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Ongoing learning and career progression

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

In-house training and nationally recognised qualifications

Qualifications

• Culinary qualifications or equivalent.
• Basic food hygiene certification is required.
• Experience in preparing specialised food is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and serve meals to meet dietary needs.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef for menu planning.
• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintain accurate food supplies records.
• Ensure proper stock rotation and manage deliveries.
• Uphold health and safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

City & Guilds 706-1 & 2

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Overview

Chef role in a care home setting. Responsible for meal preparation, menu planning with the Head Chef, kitchen operations, stock management, and ensuring health and safety standards are met in a clean, hygienic environment.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve hot and cold meals that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
• Menu Planning: Collaborate with the Head Chef to plan menus that offer a balanced, nutritious diet using fresh, available ingredients.
• Kitchen Management: Manage day-to-day kitchen operations, producing food within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
• Stock Management: Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
• Health & Safety: Uphold statutory health and safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly, and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.

Qualifications

• Culinary Qualifications: City & Guilds 706-1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).
• Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.
• Communication Skills: Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents’ dietary needs.
• Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen when the Head Chef isn’t available.

Desirable Experience

• Specialised Food Preparation: Experience in preparing food tailored to the specific needs of residents.
• Care Environment Experience: Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.

About Us

You’ll be joining a values-led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 130 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do: Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity. These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

Contract & Benefits

• Contract: Bank
• Salary: £14.50 Per Hour
• Shift Type: Dayshift
• Contracted hours: Bank
• The award-winning home, based in Three Legged Cross, provides person-centred care for 71 residents. We specialise in Residential, Dementia & Respite care.
• Please note that this is a Bank position.
• What we offer:
• £14.50 per hour
• Company Pension scheme
• Free Onsite Parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
• Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities
• A positive, welcoming workplace culture where your contribution truly matters
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Access in-house training and nationally recognised qualifications to support your professional growth

Location

Three Legged Cross, UK