Sous Chef

Jewish Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free soup and sandwiches during shifts

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Company sick pay

4% employer pension contributions

Job summary

A leading care provider is looking for a skilled Sous Chef to join their team in a high-quality kitchen environment. The role offers an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of residents through thoughtfully prepared meals, while ensuring food safety and operational excellence within a supportive team. Benefits include competitive pay, a cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, and more.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment, with supervisory experience.
• Understanding of Food & Hygiene regulations.
• Energetic and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, nutritious meals to residents and support catering for events.
• Monitor food hygiene and Health & Safety practices.
• Manage kitchen operations within budget constraints while maintaining quality.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food & Hygiene standards

Catering services

Team building

Budget management

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

This isn’t just catering … this is Jewish Care catering …

We’re seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our team. You’ll be working in a high-spec kitchen with top-quality equipment, including Rational iCombi ovens, as well as working in an established and high-performing team.

Our sociable working hours offer the perfect work-life balance and you’ll be able to make a real difference to our service users and residents through providing great quality meals and catering. Our campus locations offer a great working environment, with the opportunity to work with a diverse and brilliant team. You’ll also support in the catering for our numerous events.

We strive to be an employer of choice, fostering a positive kitchen culture where staff feel valued and supported. As a result, our team members stay with us long-term, allowing us to build strong, well-established teams that work collaboratively and support one another. If you are not familiar with Kosher kitchen practices … don’t worry – full training is provided.

We offer great benefits, including

Free soup and sandwich during shifts
Cycle to Work scheme
Discounted gym membership, and shopping discounts
Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support, and access to a 24/7 GP
Company sick pay and 4% employer pension contributions

We are seeking a culinary professional who is committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and delicious meals to our residents, service users and their families & friends.

This post is working 35 hours per week working 5 days out of 7 and will include some weekends. Shifts are either 7am to 2.30pm or 11.30am to 7pm.

As the Sous Chef you will be responsible for:

Ensuring we deliver an excellent service to our customers, creating an inviting and pleasant environment. Your core duties will involve:
Ensuring all food produced is to the agreed standard, developing innovative approaches ensuring market trends, cultural requirements and Kashrut laws are met
Ensuring all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are monitored, met, and recorded in line with organisational policies and current legislations
Working within the agreed budget, administer unit controls in line with budget and consistently seek and implement ways of improving the quality and cost effectiveness of the service
Leading, motivating and encouraging team building to ensure agreed qualitative outcomes are achieved and customer service expectations are exceeded and maintained
Deputising for the Head Chef in their absence and comply with their responsibilities

Who are we looking for?

You will ideally have previous experience working within a busy kitchen environment, working both independently and within a team. You will need:

Appropriate supervisory experience and relevant qualifications pertaining to the safe delivery of Food & Hygiene or Catering Services. NVQ Level 2 or 3
Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude
Experience of working to deadlines and adhering to budgetary requirements.
Understands the challenge of and sensitivity needed to care and support vulnerable people