Sous Chef - Care Kitchen with Better Hours & Perks

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing

Life insurance

Parental leave

Volunteer days

Leave purchase

Training

Flexible working

Inclusive culture

Ferry concessions

Free meals

Job summary

Vivant Care, Dartmouth, Devon, is seeking a focused Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering restaurant-quality dishes with a home-style feel. The role offers 39 hours per week with no late nights or split shifts, at £20.36 per hour.

You’ll help craft menus, supervise staff, manage stock and ensure safety and quality across all meals for residents. Join a team that values teamwork, creativity and a strong work-life balance, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience cooking for large groups in high-end environments.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines, workloads and supervise teams.
• Familiarity with online stock systems and budget monitoring.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of written and spoken English.
• Calm and controlled response to emergencies, prioritising resident safety.

Responsibilities

• Support high-quality food service operations, maintaining hygiene and safety standards.
• Assist in supervising kitchen colleagues and ensuring culinary excellence.
• Manage inventory, orders and budgets in line with organisational policies.
• Contribute to seasonal menu planning, including special dietary needs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and internal procedures.
• Engage with residents to gather feedback and enhance dining satisfaction.
• Collaborate on special events and private dining experiences.
• Provide kitchen leadership in the absence of the Head Chef.

Skills

Large-group cooking

Team supervision

Stock systems

Budget monitoring

Communication skills

English proficiency

Emergency response

Job description

Vivant Care, Dartmouth, Devon, is seeking a focused Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering restaurant-quality dishes with a home-style feel. The role offers 39 hours per week with no late nights or split shifts, at £20.36 per hour.

You’ll help craft menus, supervise staff, manage stock and ensure safety and quality across all meals for residents. Join a team that values teamwork, creativity and a strong work-life balance, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for ongoing