Sous Chef (Care Home)

Job Description

Sous Chef

£32,000 | 40 hours per week, Alternate weekends

Our client is a well-established luxury care home, known for delivering exceptional care to older adults in a warm and beautifully designed environment. With a focus on dignity, wellbeing, and comfort, the service places mealtimes at the heart of daily life – and they’re now looking for a passionate Sous Chef to help lead their kitchen with skill and heart.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated culinary professional who takes pride in crafting meals that are as nourishing as they are delicious, with a particular emphasis on dietary needs, food textures, and nutritional balance.

As a Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality, freshly prepared meals that reflect residents’ preferences, nutritional needs, and medical requirements. You’ll play a key part in kitchen leadership, mentoring junior staff, maintaining high hygiene standards, and ensuring every plate leaves the kitchen with care and consistency.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), with alternate weekend working to ensure a strong team presence throughout the week.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a professional kitchen – experience in a care home or healthcare setting is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of nutritional needs, special diets, and texture-modified foods
• Passion for creating high-quality, comforting, and enjoyable meals
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Level 2 Food Hygiene (minimum) – Level 3 desirable

What’s in It for You?

The service values their team as much as their residents. Staff enjoy a supportive, friendly environment with plenty of opportunities for growth and recognition, including:

• Blue Light Card – discounts at 15,000+ retailers and services
• Training & Development – grow your career with access to courses and ongoing support
• Pension Scheme – secure your future with employer contributions
• Long Service Awards – celebrating your milestones and loyalty
• Staff Recognition Programmes – because great work deserves to be noticed

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in the daily running of a professional kitchen
• Plan and prepare meals tailored to individual dietary requirements and preferences
• Ensure meals meet required texture modifications and nutritional standards
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and kitchen safety
• Contribute to menu development, incorporating seasonal and locally sourced ingredients
• Supervise and guide kitchen staff, supporting a positive and respectful team culture
• Collaborate with care teams to ensure mealtimes support residents' wellbeing

Reference: WILL124984/MW

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