Sous Chef Bank

Care UK; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream

Discounts

Apprenticeship scheme

Job summary

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen, focusing on fresh, seasonal produce and resident-centred meal design. You will guide the team, plan menus, and ensure food safety and hygiene are upheld across the kitchen.

The role emphasizes training and developing staff to reach their potential, with commitment to high standards and excellent care for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to design nutritious, diet-sensitive meals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operation.
• Develop nutritious menus and seasonal dishes for residents.
• Design menus and plan meals.
• Manage stock and control food costs.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety standards.
• Train, supervise, and develop team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Stock control

Food safety

Diet-sensitive cooking

Job description

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.

Some of our benefits by 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

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 seethe potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.