Sous Chef

We are seeking to appoint a Sous Chef to join our team. To work closely with the Chef Manager, and the catering team to ensure a high quality of food service is provided to our residents, and contributes to their overall positive experience of living within our community. We have a 40 hour contract available, with alternate weekend working, and an excellent hourly rate of £13.25.Role Responsibilities: * Ensure that meals are provided in sufficient quantities, taking into account the diets to meet medical, ethnic and personal needs and preferences. * Ensure all food is nutritionally balanced, attractively presented for service in a timely manner and in the correct sequence. * Understand, follow and adhere to company HACCP, ensuring full compliance. * Ensure that the kitchen and serving areas are clean and hygienic and maintain a high standard of infection control and ensuring cleaning rotas are adhered to and records kept. * Follow instructions from Chef Manager * Undertake pot washing duties when required. * Inspire and motivate the team to continue to produce food to the expected high standard.Skills and experience required: * Experience of working during busy meal periods including breakfast and evening meal service. * Experience of working in a care home or similar. * Knowledge of specialised diets and service delivery. * Ability to contribute and develop the four-week menu. * Ability to complete records demonstrating adherence to legal requirements.The BenefitsOpportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles * Bank holiday enhancements * 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum * Uniform provided * Paid training * Excellent induction programme for new starters * Ongoing support and training * A competitive rate of pay * Ongoing career development * Pension scheme