Sous Chef

Sous Chef – Luxury Care Home – £31,200 – Full-Time

Food is a key part of how residents experience each day in this luxury care home. As Sous Chef, you’ll work side by side with the Head Chef, taking real ownership of service, standards, and the quality of every plate that leaves the kitchen.

This is a role for someone who enjoys providing a fine dining experience and working in a setting where high standards matter.

• This role requires professional kitchen experience at sous chef.
• Applicants must be confident supporting menu delivery and leading a kitchen on shift.
• Experience in care, healthcare, or quality‑led catering environments is important.

• Salary: £31,200
• Setting: Luxury care home
• Sector: Healthcare / hospitality catering

• Work to a high culinary standard in a calm, structured environment
• Consistent service patterns with no late evenings
• Clear leadership support from an experienced Head Chef
• Paid breaks, enhanced bank holiday rates, and increasing annual leave
• Pension scheme, paid DBS check, and access to wellbeing and benefits portal

Essential

• Experience as a Sous Chef, within a care home or similar setting
• Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen standards
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements
• Relevant food hygiene or supervisory qualifications

• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and service delivery
• Prepare and present meals to a consistently high standard
• Step into leadership during shifts, guiding and supervising the kitchen team
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health compliance at all times
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and waste management
• Work closely with care teams to meet individual dietary needs

Applications are reviewed promptly. You’ll receive clear, professional communication throughout. The process is straightforward and transparent.