Sous Chef: Fresh Menus, Team Leadership & Development

Care UK; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Alternate weekends

Bank holiday pay

Apprenticeship scheme

Discounts

Holiday scheme

Wellbeing support

Wagestream wages

Job summary

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Second Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen focused on fresh, seasonal produce for residents. You will lead the team, design nutritious menus, and manage stock while ensuring Food Safety and Health & Safety standards are met.

Our Catering Academy offers extensive training and development opportunities, with a supportive team dedicated to residents and excellent cookery standards.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Job description

Care UK is seeking an aspiring Second Chef to join a fast-paced kitchen focused on fresh, seasonal produce for residents. You will lead the team, design nutritious menus, and manage stock while ensuring Food Safety and Health & Safety standards are met.

Our Catering Academy offers extensive training and development opportunities, with a supportive team dedicated to residents and excellent cookery standards.