Sous Chef
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 29 Mai 2025 |
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| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 28 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Warlingham |
| Cwmni: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1312460239 |
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Please note that our client DOES NOT offer Tier 2 Sponsorship
Sous Chef – Luxury Care Home
£32,000 | 40 Hours per Week | Alternate Weekends
Experienced Sous Chef with healthcare catering experience? This one’s for you.
Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Sous Chef to join a luxury care home known for its elegant setting, outstanding care, and high-quality hospitality. This full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity for a chef with experience in care home or healthcare kitchens, a strong understanding of dietary needs, and a passion for creating delicious, nutritious meals in a warm, resident-focused environment.
Set within beautifully landscaped gardens, this luxury care home delivers premium care to older adults, including those with complex health and dietary needs. The kitchen is a central part of daily life, and the service is proud to provide varied, freshly prepared menus that reflect residents' preferences and health requirements.
What We’re Looking For
- Experienced Sous Chef, ideally from a care home or healthcare catering background
- Exceptional knowledge of allergens, special diets, and texture-modified meals
- Proven ability to run a professional kitchen alongside a Head Chef
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification required (Level 3 preferred)
- A team player with a warm, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for care-focused cuisine
Why Join the Team?
This service offers more than just a job – it’s a welcoming, supportive place to grow your skills and be recognised for your work:
- £32,000 per year
- 40 hours per week with alternate weekends off
- Blue Light Card – discounts with over 15,000 brands and retailers
- Staff benefits portal – access to exclusive rewards and wellbeing tools
- Company pension scheme
- Long service awards to recognise loyalty and dedication
- Employee recognition programme
- Internal training academy – support for continued development and career progression
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations
- Prepare high-quality meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs and medical requirements
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and healthcare regulations
- Contribute to seasonal menu planning using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
- Maintain accurate allergen records and uphold excellent food presentation standards
- Mentor and support kitchen staff to ensure consistency and quality
- Work closely with care teams to align mealtimes with residents’ wellbeing plans
Reference: WILL124984/MW
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