Sous Chef - Care Home

Overview

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.

• 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
• 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

• 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

• 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