Sous Chef – Care Home

£26,000 | 40 Hours Per Week

Passionate about cooking and creating nutritious meals? Join a supportive team where your skills make a real difference!

Our client, a well-regarded nursing home, is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking with purpose, preparing delicious and nutritious meals that cater to a variety of dietary needs. With sociable working hours and excellent career development opportunities, this role is ideal for a chef looking for stability and work-life balance.

As Sous Chef, you will play a key role in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef in delivering high-quality meals for residents. You will prepare and cook a range of dishes, ensuring they meet menu specifications and dietary requirements. Maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene will be at the heart of everything you do.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working as a Sous Chef or Cook in a professional kitchen.
• A passion for preparing nutritious meals that support well-being.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and hygiene standards.
• Ability to adapt meals for dietary needs.
• A team player with great organizational and communication skills.

Why Join the Team?

This role offers a fantastic work-life balance and the opportunity to be part of a friendly, supportive kitchen team. Our client provides:

• £26,000 salary for 40 hours per week
• Sociable hours – no late-night shifts!
• Pension scheme for future financial security
• Monthly incentives to reward hard work
• Training and development to help you grow your career
• Enhanced weekend and overtime rates

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook meals in line with established recipes, dietary modifications, and individual needs.
• Ensure all food is produced to the highest quality, meeting nutritional and allergy requirements.
• Maintain excellent food hygiene and safety standards in compliance with regulations.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organization.
• Support the Head Chef in menu planning and innovation.

Reference: WILL103154/MW

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