Sous Chef - Carehome

Sous Chef - Permanent Role Location: Canvey Island, Essex SS8 Hours per week: 40 Shifts: 7am - 5pm Salary:15 per hour About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our Hospitality team. Working as a Sous Chef at a luxury care home, you will have the chance to deliver hotel and restaurant standard meals, without the split shifts and long hours. We are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate Sous Chefs who are driven by quality and high standards, to deliver person centred hospitality to our residents. Our Sous Chefs support or Head Chefs and take the lead in their absence. Benefits of working with Sanders Senior Living: 28 days Paid Holiday Pension Scheme Blue Light Card and access to various other discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure Employee Assistance Scheme that is also available to immediate family members Comprehensive induction and ongoing training Free DBS Check and uniform Funding and support towards obtaining NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care Opportunities to progress your career within the company Free, on-site parking Employee of the Month awards Key responsibilities: To ensure that all stages of food preparation are maintained to the highest standards ensuring the well-being of residents. To ensure the cooking and serving of meals are in accordance with the menu, the Company requirements. To ensure compliance with the Food Safety & Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013 / Food Hygiene Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 To ensure the quality of meals produced in terms of presentation and taste. To ensure that portion control procedures are maintained ensuring waste is kept to a minimum. Ensure individual dietary requirements are met (e.g. high calorie, low sugar etc.) by following appropriate quantity, charts and recipes or adapting dishes if required. To ensure that the necessary systems and checks are maintained in order to provide a safe, healthy and efficient working environment. To ensure all food and other items are stored correctly. To monitor stock, maintain effective stock rotation and place orders where required. To deputise for the Head Chef where required. About you: The successful Sous Chef will have relevant experience within a catering environment. You will have a secure understanding of special dietary and nutritional requirements, and be able to implement methods to ensure these needs are met. You will also have your Food Hygiene Level 2, and ideally an NVQ Level 2. TPBN1_UKCT

Created: 2025-10-06