Sous Chef - Luxury Nursing Home

Elliscombe House; Moorend; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Elliscombe House in Wincanton, Somerset, is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, prepare meals, and uphold high food safety and quality standards in a friendly residential care setting.

This paid, full-time role offers 40 hours over 4 days with alternating weekends, no late nights, and no split shifts. Training provided on IDDSI textured diets and kitchen procedures; prior experience in kitchens is essential. Pay: £30,160 per year, negotiable depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation, cooking or restaurant settings essential.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service times.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Friendly attitude with strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to kitchen tasks.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking according to recipes and standards.
• Ensure meals are prepared safely and hygienically.
• Create textured diet meals and follow IDDSI guidelines (training provided).
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organisation.
• Ensure smooth breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Aid in stock management, deliveries and storage of ingredients.
• Provide excellent resident service and work closely with residents.
• Contribute to a positive team environment by collaborating with colleagues.
• Run the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.

Skills

Food preparation

Cooking

Food safety

Hygiene practices

Organisational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Elliscombe House is a delightful, comfortable and friendly residential care home located in Wincanton Somerset, offering excellent care for the elderly in beautiful surroundings.

Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team in the role of Sous Chef. This position involves supporting the head chef during food service operations, preparing meals, and ensuring high standards of food safety and quality. The successful candidate will contribute to creating a welcoming environment for our residents while maintaining efficient kitchen practices. Previous experience in a similar role or restaurant settings is required, training will be provided for specific areas. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to develop culinary skills within a dynamic team.

Alternate weekends

No late nights

No split shifts

40 Hour week over 4 Days.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and cooking according to established recipes and standards
• Ensure all meals are prepared safely and hygienically in compliance with food safety regulations
• Creating textured diet meals and following the IDDSI Guidelines- Training provided.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen area.
• Ensure a good smooth running of breakfast, lunch and supper service.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times to prevent accidents or contamination
• Aid in stock management, including receiving deliveries and storing ingredients appropriately
• Provide excellent customer service and work closely with our residents
• Contribute to a positive team environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues
• Run the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food preparation, cooking, or restaurant environments is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and hygiene practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during busy service times
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Friendly attitude with strong communication skills
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to various kitchen tasks
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about fresh food who wish to gain practical experience within a professional setting. We welcome applicants committed to maintaining high standards of food quality and safety.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £30,160.00 per year - Salary negotiable depending on experience.

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• You must be able to reliably commute to BA98EA, no public transport available

Experience:

• Relevant Kitchen : 3 years (required)
• Fresh food background

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person