Sous Chef

Care UK Plc; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Weymouth is seeking an aspiring Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations, design nutritious meals, and train kitchen staff. This role offers rewarding career development opportunities and a commitment to the highest food safety standards. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in residents' lives every day, with excellent training and benefits.

Benefits

Career development and training

Discounts on various services

Wellbeing support

Access to wages anytime

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to develop nutritious meals for diverse dietary needs.
• Strong organizational skills in stock control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in daily operations.
• Design and plan menus catering to resident needs.
• Manage stock control and food cost compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Menu design

Food safety compliance

Team development

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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 that’s 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 fulfil yours.