Sous Chef
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Diss |
| Company: | Willing Care Recruitment Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1461864563 |
Summary
Sous Chef – Care Home - £33,000
Our client, a well-established care home, is looking for a talented Chef to join their team. Set in a beautiful manor house, this welcoming home provides high-quality care for older adults, offering a warm and comfortable environment where residents feel truly at home.
As a Chef will be responsible for preparing delicious, nutritious meals that cater to a variety of dietary needs, ensuring residents enjoy both the taste and health benefits of every dish.
Before You Apply
- This role requires recent experience as a Chef in a care home, healthcare or similar regulated setting.
- You must be confident managing a kitchen independently and meeting food safety standards.
- A valid Food Hygiene Certificate and clear DBS are required.
Key Job Details
- Salary: £31,000 per year
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Contact: Permanent, full-time contract
- Setting: Residential care home for older adults
Why This Role Is Worth Considering
- Paid breaks and enhanced bank holiday pay
- Paid DBS and structured induction
- Pension scheme and Blue Light Card eligibility
- Stable, long-term position within an established care home
What You’ll Need
- Experience as a Chef in a care home, nursing home or healthcare setting
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or higher)
- Strong understanding of nutrition and special dietary requirements
- Ability to manage a kitchen independently
- Clear enhanced DBS check
Desirable
- Experience preparing texture-modified diets (IDDSI framework)
- Allergen awareness training
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents, including specialist and texture-modified diets
- Plan and rotate menus in line with dietary guidance and resident needs
- Maintain full compliance with food hygiene, allergen and HACCP requirements
- Manage stock ordering, storage and kitchen budgets
- Keep the kitchen clean, organised and inspection-ready
- Liaise with care staff regarding individual dietary requirements
What Happens After You Apply
Applications will be reviewed against the essential criteria. Suitable Care Home Chef applicants will be contacted for an initial telephone discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.
Reference: WILL207776/JR
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