Sous Chef - Hendon Hall, London

Signature Senior Lifestyle; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home in London is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to manage a busy kitchen and ensure restaurant quality meals. You will develop a menu in collaboration with the Head Chef, manage kitchen staff, and maintain high standards of hygiene and nutrition. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 5 years kitchen experience and an NVQ in Food Hygiene or Catering Services. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in residents’ lives.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Up to 30 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift

Ongoing career training and development

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience working in a kitchen.
• Experience in a supervisory role.
• Awareness of COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every meal is nutritious and restaurant quality.
• Manage and develop the Chef de Partie and Commis Chef.
• Regularly review and develop the menu with the Head Chef.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu development

Supervisory skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services

Job description

Sous Chef - Hendon Hall, London

Use your experience and passion for amazing food, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Sous Chef. You'll take on an important role in a superbly-equipped kitchen at our luxury care and nursing home in Hendon.

What Signature Offer

• From £18.00 per hour
• Shift times between the hours of 7.00am and 8.30pm
• We require you to be flexible for alternate weekend
• Full time hours - 40 hours per week
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Hendon nearest train station (1.5 miles)
• Bus number - 240 (3 min walk)
• Free parking on site for car drivers

Your Role at Signature

As Sous Chef you’ll play a crucial role in keeping our busy kitchen running smoothly. Second in command to the Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for ensuring every meal that leaves the kitchen is nutritious and restaurant quality.

You’ll manage and develop the Chef de Partie and Commis Chef, sharing your experience and knowledge.

You’ll also use your creativity and passion to help the Head Chef to regularly review and develop the menu.

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

With 5 years’ experience working in a kitchen and an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Food & Hygiene or Catering Services, you know your way around a kitchen. Supervisory experience, awareness of COSHH, and a cool head, even in a hot kitchen, are a big advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Wake up to the passion inside you. Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.