Sous Chefs at Care UK are great at working with others. They enjoy sharing information and raising standards through culinary development, innovation and new ideas. They have access to a large supply chain for all catering requirements and the autonomy to create nutritious well balanced menus for everyone. They're self‑motivated, flexible, enthusiastic and happy to take responsibility for resolving issues that arise. And, they know how to maintain team discipline and morale within the kitchen. Do you have the same sort of attributes? Then we could have just the role for you.
What you'll be doing
Being a Sous Chef isn't just about helping the Head Chef ensure food is prepared to the agreed standard and that deadlines are met; it’s about taking control of running the kitchen in their absence, using modern kitchen equipment and fresh local produce to develop full diet-sensitive meals for residents, consulting with residents to meet their needs and choices, and preparing food in line with specific diets. Put simply, it's about making a real difference.
What you'll need
A Catering Diploma (City & Guilds/BTEC) and NVQ 2/3 in practical cookery and Health and Safety. Food Hygiene Certificates (minimum level 2) are essential. You should also have good knowledge of nutritionally balanced menu planning and a proven ability to cater for specific dietary needs. Experience of working in a care home, stock control or working with a budget would be advantageous (but not essential). Above all, you have a natural ability to help make the lives of others more fulfilling and want to work in an environment where the work can be hard, but also fun and rewarding.
* Alternate weekend working and sociable working hours
* Competitive rates of pay – continuously reviewed in your local market
* Opportunities to progress through personalised career paths into Head Chef roles
* Competitive refer a friend scheme of up to £1,000 depending on role
* Quality and free training to help develop and enhance your skills
* Bank holiday enhancements
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free DBS
* Thousands of online and in-store discounts across big known retailers, enabling savings on holidays, supermarkets and travel
* Employee Assistance Programme – immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service operating 24/7 throughout the year, including support such as financial and family concerns
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