Sous Chef - Care Home

Location: Twyford

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Sous Chef to join our kitchen team in a care home setting. You will support the Head Chef in delivering nutritious, high-quality meals that meet the dietary, cultural, and medical needs of our residents, while maintaining excellent standards of food safety and hygiene.

Benefits of a Sous chef

Competitive salary of £32,000 per year
Stable, long-term role in a supportive working environment
Predictable hours compared to traditional hospitality roles
Free meals on shift
Alternate weekends off!
Responsibilities of Sous chef

Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations
Prepare, cook, and present meals to a high standard
Ensure menus meet nutritional guidelines and resident dietary requirements
Cater for special diets including allergies, soft diets, and medical needs
Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness, and safety (HACCP)
Supervise and support kitchen assistants when required
Assist with stock control, ordering, and waste management
Ensure meals are delivered on time and to the correct specifications
About you

Previous experience as a Sous Chef (care home, hospital, or similar environment preferred)
Knowledge of special diets and nutritional standards
Food Hygiene Level 2 (or willingness to obtain)
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Apply today with your CV — we review every application with complete fairness and confidentiality