Sous Chef
Catering and Hospitality - Oakdene Care Home
Contract: Bank
Salary: £14.50 Per Hour
Shift Type: Dayshift
Contracted hours: Bank
The award-winning home, based in Three Legged Cross, provides person-centred care for 71-residents. We specialise in Residential, Dementia & Respite care.
Are you a passionate and skilled Chef looking for a rewarding role where your culinary talents can truly make a difference? We’re seeking a Sous Chef to join our dedicated care home team, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our residents enjoy high-quality, well-balanced meals every day.
What we offer:
£14.50 per hour
Comapny Pension scheme
Free Onsite Parking
Paid DBS
Uniform Provided
5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities
A positive, welcoming workplace culture where your contribution truly matters
Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
Access in-house training and nationally recognised qualifications to support your professional growth.
Join a friendly, collaborative team dedicated to delivering outstanding care
Why This Role Matters:
As a Sous Chef, you’ll do more than just cook you’ll be crafting meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents. Your culinary expertise will help create a welcoming atmosphere where food is something everyone looks forward to.
What You’ll Do:
Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
Menu Planning: Collaborate with the Head Chef to plan menus that offer a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients.
Kitchen Management: Take charge of day-to-day kitchen operations, managing food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
Stock Management: Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly, and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:
Culinary Qualifications: City & Guilds 706 – 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).
Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.
Communication Skills: Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents’ dietary needs.
Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen when the Head Chef isn’t available.
Desired Experience:
Specialised Food Preparation: Experience in preparing food tailored to the specific needs of residents.
Care Environment Experience: Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.
About us:
You’ll be joining a values-led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 130 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do:
Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity
These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.
Apply now to become a valued member of our care home family