Sous chef Darlington, Co Durham upto £32,000 doe Benefits Permanent contract - 40 hours per week Sociable shifts (predominately day & afternoon shifts across a 7-day rota - inc. weekends) Competitive salary Discount in the inhouse café Use of onsite Health & Wellbeing Centre pool, gym, and fitness facilities Opportunities to get creative in the art studio or enjoy a break in the library Explore extensive grounds and woodland walk Pause and recharge in their reflection room Access real-time updates through communications app Discounts and savings through company Life platform wellbeing hub to support a healthier and happier lifestyle 24/7 access to professional counsellors through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Monthly PROUD Co-owner reward and recognition scheme Recommend-a-friend programme (earn up to £250, subject to contract) In addition to the above, you will also receive: 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays & pro rata for part-time) rising to 33 days with length of service Auto-enrolment into the People's Partnership pension scheme (3% employer contribution) Length-of-service milestone recognition Service-specific uniform and badge (where required) Free parking A friendly over-55s community, set within 40 acres of stunning grounds, is looking for a Sous Chef to join their catering team in Darlington. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and skilled chef who shares the company's values and wants to be part of something special-helping residents live life to the fullest through great food and service. Ideal for a chef with a strong hotel or restaurant background, this role offers a better work-life balance while still providing a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment. The Role: - Support the Head Chef in cooking and preparing high quality cuisine whist creating new menu items and recipes for care services - Plan & direct food preparation across the kitchen, delegating tasks and supervising Chef DePartie, Commis Chefs & Kitchen Assistants - Ensure food quality and excellent standards at all times - Support all company services, events and restaurant nights - Ensure the kitchen meets all health & safety regulations & food hygiene practices, adheringto HACCP - Food Safety, 5*Hygiene, Cleanliness, Health, Storage - Follow Safe Food Better Business (SFBB) and Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines - Assist with food stock inventory & ordering - liaise regularly with suppliers - Ensure compliance with daily & periodic cleaning schedules and temperature checks Ideal Sous chef profile; Sous chef background in hotels/restaurants alongside contract catering Team player Work within a care setting environment Have 5* hygiene standards Ability to work weekends Proud to serve home-made food using locallysourced ingredients - providing mouth-wateringmenus across all care service Happy to undertakean enhanced DBS check Department Permanent Roles Locations Northallerton, Durham, Darlington Yearly salary £32,000