Sous Chef
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Chippenham |
| Cwmni: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1316393954 |
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Please note that our client DOES NOT offer Tier 2 Sponsorship
Sous Chef – Care Home | £26,700 | 40 Hours Per Week
Hours: 40 hours per week, including alternate weekends
Salary: £26,700 per annum
Our client, a warm and welcoming care home set in a beautifully converted and thoughtfully designed property, is looking for a dedicated Sous Chef to join their talented kitchen team. This luxury service delivers more than just meals – it creates comforting dining experiences that support wellbeing, independence, and dignity.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef and ensuring that residents enjoy nutritious, delicious meals tailored to their needs and preferences. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled chef with previous experience in a care or nursing home, who understands the difference that thoughtful food can make to daily life.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working as a chef within a care home or nursing home is essential.
- Strong understanding of dietary requirements, including IDDSI textures, allergens and nutritional needs in older adults.
- A valid Food Hygiene Certificate (minimum Level 2; Level 3 advantageous).
- A genuine passion for food and improving quality of life through nutrition.
- Calm, team-oriented and reliable with strong communication skills.
- Organised and flexible with a hands-on, supportive attitude.
Why Join This Service?
- Company pension scheme for your future security
- Alternate weekends off – encouraging work/life balance
- Long service awards – your dedication is appreciated
- Access to an internal training academy for continuous learning
- Staff recognition programme – be rewarded for going the extra mile
- Opportunities for progression in a respected, resident-focused environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Head Chef in preparing fresh, high-quality meals that meet a wide range of dietary needs and personal preferences.
- Create dishes suitable for specialist diets, including allergies, intolerances, and modified food textures (IDDSI).
- Contribute to menu planning and food presentation, bringing creativity and care to every dish.
- Ensure food is prepared, cooked and served in line with hygiene and safety regulations.
- Work collaboratively with care staff to understand and meet residents’ nutritional requirements.
- Help maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
- Take on leadership responsibilities when the Head Chef is absent.
Reference: WILL140785/MW
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