Job Description

Would you like to join one of Croydon's oldest care charities with community at its heart?


We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our Nursing Care Home Catering team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in managing our kitchen operations, ensuring that meal preparation runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll bring confidence in managing specialist diets, allergies, and modified textures, along with a genuine passion for serving food that's both nourishing and enjoyable.

About the Role

Plan and prepare meals in line with residents' dietary requirements, including allergies and cultural preferences. Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in accordance with health regulations. Monitor stock levels and manage kitchen supplies effectively. Collaborate with residents and staff to develop high-quality meals. Ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and within budget, Work with the Head Chef and the Home Manager to ensure our residents needs are continuously met.

About You

Proven experience as a Sous Chef, preferably within a care home or similar environment. Hold a Level 3 Food Hygiene and Safety Certificate. Strong understanding of IDDSI, special diets and food safety standards. The ability to create varied and balanced menus that cater to individual dietary needs. Have excellent organisational and teamwork skills. Be passionate about delivering high-quality food and enhancing the dining experience for residents. As the Sous Chef, you must be able to develop and maintain positive relationships with our residents, families, visitors and colleagues.

We are proud to be part of the John Whitgift Foundation. Through our care homes and services at Whitgift Care, our mission is to give older people a true sense of community, comfort, and joy in later life.


We provide our staff with an excellent benefits package, including;

25 days holiday plus bank holidays Membership of a generous money purchase pension scheme with contributions matched up to 10% of salary and including 3x salary life assurance cover Free access to an employee discount club offering discounted rates on a range of products and services, including insurance, holidays, fashion, and retai. Membership of the Bupa Health Cash Plan Scheme which provides financial support towards the cost of your everyday healthcare, as well as an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Access to a virtual GP service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with HealthHero. A range of family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity pay Discounted gym membership Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan

Closing date: 13 August 2025


Potential interview date: week commencing 18 August 2025



Our three Homes: The Whitgift Almshouses, Whitgift House and Wilhelmina House, are happy, thriving and secure communities where staff are on hand 24 hours a day to provide the highest standards of care. Within Whitgift Care, we like to call ourselves a family where our core values of respect, dignity and privacy are our priority.


We are proud to be part of the John Whitgift Foundation, a local charity in Croydon, whose mission is to provide education for the young and care for the elderly since its establishment by our Founder, Archbishop John Whitgift, in 1596.


Our passion for care also extends to the wider local community through our Carers' Information Service that provides invaluable information, support and advice to an estimated 30,000 carers in Croydon.


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