Sous Chef

Job Title:

Sous Chef

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our high‑spec kitchen equipped with Rational iCombi ovens and a high‑performing team. This is a 35‑hour per week role, working 5 days out of 7, including some weekends. Shift patterns are 7:00 am – 2:30 pm or 11:30 am – 7 pm. Pay is £16.90 per hour.

• Deliver high‑quality, nutritious meals while ensuring food hygiene and Health & Safety compliance.
• Work within budget, administer unit controls and seek ways to improve quality and cost‑effectiveness.
• Develop innovative menus that meet cultural and Kashrut requirements.
• Lead, motivate and encourage the kitchen team to achieve high customer service standards.
• Support catering for events and maintain a positive kitchen culture.

• Experience working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Supervisor experience and relevant qualifications in food hygiene or catering services (NVQ Level 2 or 3, or equivalent).
• Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude.
• Experience working to deadlines and adhering to budgetary requirements.
• Understanding of the sensitivity needed to care for vulnerable people.

• Free soup and sandwich during shifts.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access.
• Company sick pay and 4 % employer pension contribution.

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. We touch the lives of 10 000 people each week, caring for older people, those with mental health needs and people living with dementia. Our values are Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion and Inclusivity.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.