Sous Chef — Luxury Kitchen, Fresh Produce, 4-on/3-off

Hallmark Care Homes; Hutton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 28 days

Real Living Wage

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension auto-enrolment

Life Assurance

Hallmark Rewards

Training and development

Study support

Job summary

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is hiring a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and uphold high service standards across our luxury care homes. You will prepare meals from scratch using fresh ingredients and help run the kitchen smoothly, especially when the Head Chef is away. Health and safety standards are a priority.

We offer a 4-days-on/3-days-off rota with paid overtime and opportunities for training, development and career progression within a values-driven team that puts residents first.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience in a luxury setting is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication with team members and residents is required.
• Reliable, punctual and able to manage time effectively in a busy kitchen.
• Adaptable to changes in menus, residents' needs and rota adjustments.
• People skills to engage with residents and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Develop innovative menus with the culinary team.
• Create high-quality, from-scratch dishes using fresh produce.
• Assist in stock control and budget stewardship.
• Conduct regular food safety and quality audits.
• Engage with residents to ensure a top dining experience.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Communication

Reliability & time management

Adaptability

People skills

Eager to learn

Job description

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is hiring a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and uphold high service standards across our luxury care homes. You will prepare meals from scratch using fresh ingredients and help run the kitchen smoothly, especially when the Head Chef is away. Health and safety standards are a priority.

We offer a 4-days-on/3-days-off rota with paid overtime and opportunities for training, development and career progression within a values-driven team that puts residents first.