Sous Chef - Up to £35,000 per annum + Benefits in a Prestigious Care Home - Basingstoke
Are you a talented and dedicated Sous Chef with a passion for creating delicious, nutritious meals within a care home environment? Platinum Recruitment is excited to partner with a highly regarded care home in Basingstoke, Hampshire, seeking a skilled individual to join their friendly team.
In this pivotal full-time role, you'll support the Head Chef in all aspects of the kitchen operation, ensuring residents enjoy high-quality dining experiences tailored to their individual needs and preferences.
An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position.
What's on offer:
* A competitive salary package, offering up to £35,000 per annum.
* A fantastic 5-day working week with evenings off and every other weekend off!
* Enhanced pay for bank holidays.
* Genuine opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
* Blue Light Discount Card eligibility.
* Recognition through long service awards.
* Option to participate in a holiday buying scheme.
* Health cash plan for your wellbeing.
* Paid Enhanced DBS check.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Working closely with the Head Chef to plan, prepare, and cook a diverse range of appealing and nutritionally balanced meals, taking into account specific dietary requirements and resident feedback.
* Maintaining impeccable standards of food hygiene and safety, strictly adhering to all relevant regulations and best practices.
* Assisting in the supervision and development of the kitchen team, fostering a positive and efficient working environment.
* Contributing to effective stock management, including ordering supplies and minimising waste to optimise kitchen costs.
What we're looking for:
* Essential: Proven experience as a Sous Chef within a care home setting.
* Strong culinary skills and a genuine enthusiasm for producing high-quality food.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, enabling effective interaction with residents, staff, and management.
* A flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
* A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent).
* Must be able to reliably commute to Basingstoke on a daily basis.
* Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
If you're a motivated and experienced Sous Chef looking for a rewarding opportunity within a supportive care home environment in Basingstoke, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply now!
Consultant: Beckie Gardner
Job ID: 932299 / INDHOSPITALITY
Job Title: Sous Chef
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.