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Sous Chef – Care Home – Up to £28,000 Fresh, well-prepared meals are a key part of daily life for residents in this care home. As Sous Chef, you’ll work alongside the Head Chef to deliver nutritious, well-presented food, helping keep the kitchen organised, compliant, and running smoothly throughout the day.
Before You Apply
- This role requires recent experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie in a professional kitchen.
- Applicants must be confident supporting kitchen operations and maintaining food safety standards.
- This position is not suitable for candidates without experience in professional catering environments.
- Key Job Details
- Salary: £28,000 per year
- Contract: Permanent, full-time
- Setting: Residential care home for older adults
- Why This Role Is Worth Considering
- Opportunity to work in a well-equipped kitchen
- Focus on nutritious, freshly prepared meals
- Annual leave increasing with service
- Access to company pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme and staff benefits portal
- What You’ll Need
- Experience as a Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in a professional kitchen
- Strong understanding of food hygiene, allergens, and safe food handling
- Ability to work efficiently within a structured kitchen environment
- Confidence supporting the daily organisation of kitchen service
- Knowledge of specialist diets for older adults
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- Desirable
- Experience working in a care home, healthcare, or contract catering setting
- What You’ll Do
- Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents
- Ensure specialist dietary requirements and allergens are handled safely
- Assist with menu preparation and food quality checks
- Maintain food hygiene, safety, and kitchen compliance standards
- Help keep the kitchen clean, organised, and ready for inspection
What Happens After You Apply Applications are reviewed promptly against the Sous Chef experience requirements. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly to arrange an interview and kitchen visit.
Reference: WILL203577/DB