Job Description

Job Overview

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, whilst ensuring high standards of food quality and safety are met.

Duties

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.

Experience

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.
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.

Benefits

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 retail. 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
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,410.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/08/2025
Reference ID: TWF1126778