Sous Chef

Pear Tree Court is a stunning new care home in Horndean. Here our dedicated team delivers a full range of quality care services in stunning surroundings. The services we provide includes round-the-clock residential and nursing care, short-term respite care plus specialist dementia care. From the day residents join us, well start getting to know them, so we can be sure that every aspect of their care and lifestyle at Pear Tree Court is tailored to their unique needs, wishes and interests. Everyone at Pear Tree Court is passionate about helping residents to get the most out of living in our beautiful home. The home has the latest in luxury facilities, including a caf, hair salon and cinema the home even has its own pub. Our dedicated lifestyle team is here to support your loved one to stay active and independent, enjoying interests and trying new things. Our Horndean care home has 72 en-suite bedrooms over three floors. The home is divided into smaller suites each with its own lounge, dining room and TV lounge. While every bedroom is beautifully decorated and furnished, residents are welcome to bring their own treasured items and small pieces of furniture to feel more at home. Are you an aspiring Second Chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment with an emphasis on fresh and seasonal produce? Looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Then join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Second Chef. The Role Leading the team in the smooth running of the kitchen operation Develop nutritious and diet sensitive meals for residents and their requirements Menu design and planning Managing stock control and adhering to food cost guidelines Ensure compliance with both Food Safety and Health and Safety in the kitchen Training, supervising, and developing a team to help them make the most of their potential Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family Alternate weekend and social working hours Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements ( where applicable) Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme Hundreds of online and in-store discounts Annual purchase holiday scheme Wellbeing support Wagestream- access your wages at any-time Career Development We have our own Catering Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new Catering Staff and we will give you all thats needed to have a successful career as a Chef with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us. We are looking for people to make a difference to residents lives every day. When you join Care UK youll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do. We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-11