Sous Chef - Care Home

Mansell Consulting Group Ltd; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care setting as a Chef, where you can combine your culinary passion with a balanced work-life. Enjoy consistent shifts without late nights, prepare nutritious meals, and make a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef within a catering or hospitality setting.
• A valid Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality meals tailored to residents' needs.
• Overseeing the catering team and daily kitchen operations.
• Promoting and maintaining food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Hygiene

Culinary Skills

Education

City & Guilds 7061

NVQ Level 2 in Catering

Job description

Bring Your Culinary Passion to Life: Chef Role with Work-Life Balance!
Full Job Description
Location: Marlborough
Hours: 40 hours per week (Shift Times: 07:00 am - 6:00 pm),
ALTERNATE WEEKENDS OFF DUTY

Are you a passionate chef looking for a role that offers great work-life balance, without late nights or hectic weekends? We have an exciting opportunity within a care setting where your culinary skills will make a meaningful impact every day.

Why Consider a Career in Hospitality within the Care Industry?
This role offers some of the best working hours in hospitality consistent shifts with no late nights and minimal weekend pressures. Join a dedicated team focused on making every mealtime special for residents in a supportive and caring environment.

The Role:

As a Chef, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for residents through nutritious, delicious meals. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing high-quality meals tailored to residents' needs and preferences.
• Supporting the chef manager in overseeing the catering team and daily kitchen operations.
• Assisting in menu planning to ensure a variety of balanced and appetizing dishes.
• Promoting and maintaining food hygiene and safety standards, including conducting risk assessments.
• Taking charge of the kitchen and staff in the absence of the Chef Manager.

About You:

We're looking for an experienced, proactive, and passionate chef who thrives in a people-centered environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• A friendly, approachable demeanour, comfortable interacting with residents, their families, and guests.
• Proven experience as a chef within a catering or hospitality setting.
• A valid Food Hygiene Certificate.
• A passion for producing high-quality, nutritious food.
• A positive, can-do attitude with strong initiative and leadership skills.
• City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering for the Hospitality Industry.

If you're ready to bring your culinary expertise to a role where you can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV and a member of the team will be back to you within 48 hours.
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