JOB
TITLE: Sous Chef
REPORTING TO: Head Chef
Who we are
Loveday is recognised
as the premier provider of luxury care services in London. Achieving an
OUTSTANDING rating from our most recent CQC inspection, we are passionately
devoted to enhancing the lives of our Members and their families. We blend our
expertise in providing tailored, compassionate care, with world-class
hospitality, to create an unrivalled culture of uncompromising excellence in
everything we do.
The Mission
We are passionately
devoted to enhancing the lives of our members and their families. We blend our
expertise in providing tailored, compassionate care, with world-class
hospitality, to create an unrivalled culture of uncompromising excellence in
everything we do.
Job Purpose:
The Sous Chef is second-in-command to the Head Chef in the Loveday
kitchen. They are responsible for food production and assume the role of Head
Chef in their absence. An important role in the kitchen, the Sous Chef is
responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of food preparation and working
practices. The Sous Chef ensures that the members’ dining experience is served
to the highest possible standard. The Sous Chef takes on the responsibility for
the personal development of the Chef de Partie and Commis Chef.
Reward Package
* Access
to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Health
Care Cash Plan/Private Health insurance
* Company
pension plan
* Access
to Perkbox, discounts platform
* Opportunities
for Training & Development
* Discretionary
bonus
* Employee
Recognition Programmes
* Scope
for progression and promotion within the company as we grow from one Care
Home to the development and subsequent opening of four new homes in
London.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Support the Head Chef and Front of
House Team to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home,
ensuring member choice, dignity, confidentiality and safety are maintained.
· Meet with members and Heads of
Departments to discuss and agree catering functions across the home, and to
address special needs or dietary requirements of members. This must include
knowledge of cultural and religious preferences.
· Prepare nutritional food and beverages
to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance
with agreed mealtimes.
· Prepare special diet meals as needed
and as directed by the Head Chef.
· Work with the Head Chef to develop and
review the menu on a regular basis with acknowledgement to seasonal changes in
supplies, sourcing local suppliers and produce where possible.
· Ensure all legislative guidelines are
met.
· Develop effective working relationships
with other members of the team to ensure cost effective, chargeable services
are provided for members. Report any shortfalls to the Head Chef.
· Provide feedback to the Head Chef on
suppliers and services, and complaints from members or others on Catering Department
functioning. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the
Head Chef.
· Support cost-effective stock control
systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.
· Comply with audit and member feedback
systems to monitor the quality of menus and
catering, providing the Head Chef with the required
management and departmental reports.
· Ensure equipment checks are maintained,
liaising with the Maintenance Coordinator to ensure equipment is serviced
regularly. Report any faults immediately in the maintenance log and follow up
to ensure they have been actioned.
· Attend initial and update mandatory
training as required. Actively engage in personal
· professional supervision including
quarterly one-to-one meetings and a yearly performance review, ensuring
personal professional knowledge and competency is maintained.
Eligibility
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996,
all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must
obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of
eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment
process.
Loveday & Co is an equal opportunities employer and positively
encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates
regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender
reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Working variable hours (on a rota basis) to suit business needs,
including evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate will be punctual,
hardworking and quick to learn, with a high attention to detail. Excellent
communication skills and an outgoing personality and a positive work ethic is
ideal for this role as well as good physical stamina & mobility.