Overview
Craft Culinary Delights: Join Our Bighearted Team as a Sous Chef at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes and Serve up Joyful Dining Experiences!
Position
Bank Chef
Location
Maycroft Manor, Brighton
Type
Bank
Salary
Competitive
About Hallmark Luxury Care Homes
At Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, we are dedicated to cherishing every moment and providing exceptional care that supports residents to live each day to the full. Since our inception in 1997, we have delivered outstanding care across our homes in England and Wales. As a family‑run provider, our care revolves around family values, with innovative facilities and a dedicated care team ensuring a comfortable stay alongside the highest quality care available.
Role Summary
As a Sous Chef, you will collaborate with our Head Chef to elevate our culinary offerings, using fresh seasonal ingredients to craft nutritious, flavourful, and well-balanced menus tailored to residents’ preferences.
Ideal Candidate
* Warm and personable: genuinely cares for residents’ well-being and fosters a welcoming dining environment.
* Culinary Qualifications: holds City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent culinary qualifications.
* Nutrition Enthusiast: demonstrates a good understanding of nutrition and the use of fresh, seasonal ingredients.
* Engagement: engages with residents to design appetising and nutritious menus that cater to their preferences.
* Food Safety: maintains a good understanding of HACCP food safety standards, ensuring hygiene and safety.
What You'll Be Doing
* Kitchen Leadership: Manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, fostering a warm and efficient atmosphere.
* Menu Development: Assist in developing innovative and enticing menus that delight residents.
* Creative Culinary Crafting: Use fresh produce to craft high-quality, wholesome dishes that exceed expectations.
* Budget Management: Work within budget constraints while maintaining stock control to ensure efficiency.
* Quality Assurance: Conduct regular audits to uphold excellence in culinary standards and food safety.
What’s in it for You
Enjoy a remarkable work-life balance with no evenings and every other weekend off, enabling you to shine in your culinary artistry and make a genuine impact on residents’ lives.
Rewards and Benefits
* Competitive salary, outstanding training and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
* Valued as our Greatest Asset: being part of a values-driven company that puts people first.
* Career progression: industry‑leading training and development to propel your career.
* Wellness: pension, life assurance, and optional healthcare.
* Exclusive Perks: Hallmark Rewards discount scheme.
* Work–life balance: nurturing your well‑being.
How to Apply / Equal Opportunities
Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and in the workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments candidates may need during the recruitment process. If you have additional options you’d like to request in making your application, please email Recruitment@hallmarkcarehomes.co.uk
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