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Sous Chef – Care Home
Location: Croydon, Surrey
Salary: £29,500+ per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week (alternate weekends required, no evening shifts)
A Rewarding Culinary Role with No Evening Shifts – Join a Highly Rated Care Home
Platinum Recruitment is proud to be working with a well-respected care provider, supporting their 100-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care home in Croydon. This home is known for delivering exceptional care in a supportive, team-led environment. They are now seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their kitchen team.
This is an ideal opportunity for a chef who is passionate about fresh food and looking to make a difference — while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with straight shifts and no evenings.
What’s in It for You?
* £29,500+ per annum salary
* Blue Light Discount Card
* Wagestream – access your earnings before payday
* Discounts on holidays, retail and leisure activities
* Long service awards
* Staff recognition and reward programme
* Fully supported induction and training
* Daytime hours only – no evening shifts
Role Responsibilities:
* Prepare fresh, nutritious meals using quality ingredients
* Support the Head Chef with the daily running of the kitchen
* Assist with seasonal menu development and food presentation
* Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness
* Help train and mentor junior kitchen staff
* Cater for up to 100 residents with varied dietary needs
About You:
You’ll be a skilled and enthusiastic chef with experience in a similar role, ideally in a care or healthcare setting (though this is not essential). You’re confident working as part of a team, take pride in your food, and are motivated by making a difference to residents' lives.
If you're empathetic, respectful, and passionate about providing high-quality meals in a meaningful environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the Sous Chef opportunity in Croydon.
Consultant: Katie Harding
Job Role: Sous Chef
Job Number: 933239 / INDCATERERING
Location: Croydon, Surrey
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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