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.
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