Sous Chef( Care Home)
Southend-on-sea
£30,160 pa -40 hours per week
Permanent, Full-time
Weekly Pay! Every other weekend off
Job Summary
We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef on behalf of our care home client based in Southend-on-Sea. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, cooking, and serving nutritionally balanced meals and to oversee and manage a team of kitchen assistants.
The successful applicant will be appointed subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Benefits
You will enjoy the following benefits: -
Ongoing training and development
Uniform provided
Pension Scheme
Career progression opportunities
Access to discounts- travel, restaurants, leisure and high street
Job Role
Our successful Candidate will: -
- Assist the Head Chef to create varied menus which incorporate choice, are balanced and which are suitable to special diets, such as low fat, diabetic or those as a result of religious beliefs.
- Ensure that seasonal fresh fruit and vegetables are used whenever possible
- Cater for special occasions within the home
- Control stocks and purchases thereby allocating the quantity of materials
- Keep the purchase of materials within allocated budgets
- Prepare, cook, and serve meals. Clear and wash up with the assistance of other staff.
- Ensure that the kitchen hygiene and safety rules are observed by all staff
- Ensure that all kitchen staff clean the kitchen after use and at the end of each shift leave the kitchen in a clean and hygienic state.
- Ensure that fridge/freezer and food temperatures are tested and recorded daily
- Ensure that all kitchen staff operate within the requirements of current legislation
- Maintain the kitchen equipment as specified by respective manufacturers
- Supervise and help train junior or inexperienced staff in catering duties
- Attend discussions/meetings/trainings organised by the home and/or Head Office.
Skills & Experience
To apply for this role, you must have the following skills & experience
- Experience of working in a care home environment
- Knowledge of modified diets and the IDDSI framework
- Experience of serving food in a professional environment
- Relevant food hygiene and food preparation qualifications
- Strong communication skills
Ref: INDMAIN
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,160.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have the right to work in the UK ?
- Are you under sponsorship or do you require sponsorship or are you limited to working 20 hours per week
- Do you have experience working as a head chef or second chef for a care home ?
- Do you have a good working knowledge of the IDDSI framework
- What is your notice period ?
Work Location: In person
