Sous Chef | Beautiful Luxury Care Home | £30,300
40 Hours Per Week | Alternate Weekend Shifts | Care Home Experience Essential
Our client, a stunning luxury care home known for its warm, welcoming environment and outstanding standards, is looking for a passionate and skilled Sous Chef to join their dedicated hospitality team.
This is more than just a culinary role—it’s a chance to contribute meaningfully to residents’ wellbeing through thoughtfully prepared, nutritious meals. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, compassion, and a strong understanding of catering in a care setting.
As Sous Chef, you’ll work alongside the Head Chef to deliver high-quality meals that not only taste great but also support the health and happiness of residents. You’ll take pride in preparing food that meets a variety of dietary needs, including allergies, modified textures, and specialist nutrition plans.
What You’ll Need
* Proven experience working as a Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen role
* Essential: experience working in a care home or healthcare environment
* Solid understanding of dietary requirements, allergies, and modified diets
* Food Hygiene Level 2 or above (or willingness to obtain)
* A passion for food and a person-centred approach to care
* Strong team ethos and attention to detail
What’s in It for You?
* Blue Light Card – discounts on a wide range of retailers and services
* Access to a benefits portal for wellbeing and shopping perks
* Ongoing internal training and development opportunities
* Career progression within a nurturing and forward-thinking organisation
* Staff recognition and long service awards
* Company pension scheme
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare fresh, appetising meals that cater to a range of dietary needs and preferences
* Support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, compliance, and food safety standards
* Adapt menus for allergies, soft food diets, and other individual care requirements
* Ensure cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, maintaining HACCP and health & safety practices
* Contribute to stock management and ordering of supplies
* Encourage a calm, collaborative kitchen culture that values teamwork and consistency
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