Sous Chef

Job Description:Sous ChefRichmond Villages Aston Aston-on -Trent Derby DE72 2EAFrom 36693pa with 1000 welcome bonusPermanent. Full time 48 hours a week across 4 or 5 days to include alternative weekends Application End Date:- Sunday 28th September 2025Interview Date:- Thursday 2nd October 2025With very sociable shifts and only an occasional late evening this post offers an excellent work-life balance allowing you to dedicate time to both your professional passion and personal life.We make health happenRichmond Village in Aston on Trent is looking to appoint a Sous Chef to join their role of Sous Chef in this luxury retirement village is a unique blend of culinary skill and lifestyle balance. With a roster planned ahead and sociable shifts you will enjoy a harmonious work-life rhythm while showcasing your talents across a variety of dining settings from the intimate care home to the bustling restaurant and club house.OurSous Chefplays a crucial role in our restaurants kitchen operations for maintaining kitchen efficiency and food safety ensuring food quality and supporting the Head Chefs vision and responsibilities. This role also serves as a stepping stone for aspiring chefs aiming to become Head Chefs.Passionate about food you bring experience working in a variety of high-volume multi-service and quality kitchens. With expertise in diverse cuisines and cooking techniques you possess a comprehensive understanding of the catering industry including Care Homes and experience in either hotels/ conference centres and outside catering or high-quality pubs and restaurants.You will be highly aware of and skilled to adapting to customer food allergen and healthy eating requirements and may also have experience in providing modified foods to those in later life whilst maintaining food quality and presentation to that of a luxury experience.Youll help us make health happen by:Catering to residents across the Village which comprises of a 60 bed care homecatering for residents in our 49 serviced suites as well as provide excellent food to customers in our 80-seat table dhote restaurant and 40 seat Caf Bar.Creating and adapting menus to suit our customers across varied food outlets whilst reviewing menus on at least a quarterly basis. You will be familiar with food specifications and food costings to accompany such menu planningManaging all kitchen related duties such as budgeting ordering stock control HACCP checks preparation of food and disposal of waste foodWorking with other members of the hospitality team to ensure smooth delivery of service and advising the team on aspects of food handling related to their workMaintaining appropriate systems for the kitchen ensuring a smooth and safe service delivery and processes and procedures are followed as well as equipment is managed and well maintainedEnsuring all kitchen staff are trained that kitchen duties are delegated accordingly and supporting with the recruitment and onboarding of staff for the catering department as requiredAssisting during the head chefs absence with tasks such as rotas returns to work and supervisions of the kitchen teamKey Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:If youre passionate about food and have a minimum of two years experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a care home or hospitality setting within a professional kitchen preferably serving customers with special dietary needs you may be the perfect fit.A solid understanding of health and safety protocols is essential along with a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Catering and a CIEH Level 2 Food Safety Award or an equivalent qualification or experience.You should be open to innovation with a creative approach to cooking and the skill to craft nutritious balanced and appealing menus with new food products. A collaborative spirit and a positive communication style is key as youll be part of a team dedicated to providing an outstanding dining experience at every meal.BenefitsOur benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health from mental and physical to financial social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:My Healthcare - Quick easy access to support advice and treatment for a variety of health-related issues including remote GP physiotherapy and mental health support all available from one phone number 24/7.Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products all to the approximate value of 350Free meal with every shift.28 days holiday.Long Service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards extra holidays and moneyInterest- free annual travel Loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.WageStream - Have early access up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.Competitive Pension plans and Parental leave options as well as access to unique products such as our Menopause plan.My Bupa Extras - discounts at your favourite retailers plus a huge range of tools content and information to support you with your wellbeing.We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams as an addition to statutory sick pay to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.Why BupaWere a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose helping people live longer healthier happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave caring and responsible in everything we do.We encourage all of our people to Be you at Bupa we champion diversity and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. Thats why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim tooffer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. Well make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format please email:Time Type:Full timeJob Area:Care Home - Facilities & Home SupportLocations:Richmond Aston Village Key Skills Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Labor Cost Analysis,Catering,Cooking,Cost Control,Sanitation,Knife Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1