Sous Chef – Parsons Ridge £17.75 per hour

Crystal Care Collection Limited; Braunton; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Competitive pay

NVQ qualification support

Fully funded enhanced DBS check

Job with purpose

Uniform provided

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Crystal Care Collection is recruiting a Sous Chef to join the kitchen team at Parsons Ridge, a care home under construction due to open January 2027. You will prepare and cook meals to the highest standard for residents, accommodating dietary requirements and preferences.

We seek passionate, caring individuals and offer opportunities to develop skills, with support to complete an NVQ qualification. A food hygiene qualification is preferred and a fully funded enhanced DBS check is provided.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen experience is advantageous.
• Food hygiene qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook meals to the highest standard for residents.
• Assist with preparation of meals considering dietary requirements and preferences.
• Maintain a safe and clean kitchen environment.

Skills

Cooking

Food hygiene qualification

Education

Food hygiene qualification

NVQ qualification

Job description

Crystal Care Collection is focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work. Because we believe that our residents deserve the very best care we can offer, we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team.

Your role will be based at Parsons Ridge which is well under construction and due to open in January 2027.

We will ensure that every team member is offered the opportunity to develop their skills and to progress if desired. We believe that caring, compassionate people can find a rewarding career in helping others and that it is our duty to help and encourage them to do so.

The Role:

Working as part of the kitchen team as a Sous Chef you will help prepare and cook all food and meals to the highest standard within the care home. Assisting with the preparation of delicious and nutritious meals for our residents based around specific dietary requirements, choices and desires whilst maintaining a safe and clean environment. The catering team plays a key part in our home and you will become part of the care home family.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about the food they cook and takes pride in what is served to our residents on a day-to-day basis. Previous experience would be an advantage, as would a food hygiene qualification.

Hours of work:

Your hours of work will be 08.00 – 18.00 and you will be expected to work on a permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on, followed by three consecutive shifts off. This will equate to an average working week of 35 hours in total.

Rate of pay: £17.75 per hour

We will offer:

• A permanent contract of employment
• A competitive rate of pay
• We will support you to complete an NVQ qualification
• Fully funded enhanced DBS check
• A job with purpose and satisfaction
• Fully funded uniform
• Refer a friend bonus scheme

We are unable to provide sponsorships.

This is a varied and rewarding role that will no doubt provide you with a feeling of job satisfaction. If you are seeking an exciting opportunity with a forward-thinking organisation, then this could be the job for you!