Job Description

About us

Bridge House Nursing Home is a 53 bedded nursing home, comprising of two units, one 20 bed and one 33 bed. We offer long term nursing and dementia care to vulnerable adults. We also offer respite and rehabilitation, so we have a variety of residents across the whole site.

We are looking for a temporary sous chef to cover a 3-6 month period.

Shifts vary from 4 x 10 hours, starting at 7:30am to 5:30pm, alternate weekends.

Occasionally you will need to work 9-5, 5 x 8 hour shifts.

Duties

- Assist the Head Chef in overseeing the daily operations of the kitchen
- Collaborate with the culinary team to create and execute menu items
- Ensure food quality and presentation meet the highest standards
- Supervise and train kitchen staff, including assigning tasks and monitoring performance
- Maintain inventory levels and order supplies as needed
- Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations
- Assist in developing new recipes and menu items
- Monitor food costs and work towards maintaining profitability
- Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth operations

Skills

- Team management: Ability to lead and motivate a team of kitchen staff
- Food preparation: Proficient in various cooking techniques and methods
- Leadership: Strong leadership skills to effectively manage a kitchen team
- Cook: Skilled in preparing a wide range of dishes with attention to detail
- Restaurant: Familiarity with restaurant operations and industry standards
- Food production: Knowledge of food production processes and best practices
- Culinary: Passion for culinary arts and continuous learning in the field
- Help: Willingness to assist in various tasks as needed in a fast-paced environment
- Food safety: Understanding of food safety regulations and proper handling procedures
- Hospitality: Commitment to providing excellent customer service and guest satisfaction

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join our team. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for career growth, and a positive work environment. If you have a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and enjoy working in a dynamic kitchen environment, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering this position.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From 14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount
Experience:

Chef: 2 years (required) Cooking: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person