Job Description
Sous Chef
Darlington, Co Durham
Up to £32,000 DOE
Benefits:
* Permanent contract - 40 hours per week
* Sociable shifts (predominately day & afternoon shifts across a 7-day rota - including weekends)
* Competitive salary
* Discount in the in-house café
* Use of onsite Health & Wellbeing Centre pool, gym, and fitness facilities
* Opportunities to get creative in the art studio or enjoy a break in the library
* Explore extensive grounds and woodland walk
* Pause and recharge in their reflection room
* Access real-time updates through communications app
* Discounts and savings through company Life platform
* Wellbeing hub to support a healthier and happier lifestyle
* 24/7 access to professional counsellors through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Monthly PROUD Co-owner reward and recognition scheme
* Recommend-a-friend programme (earn up to £250, subject to contract)
In addition to the above, you will also receive:
* 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays & pro rata for part-time) rising to 33 days with length of service
* Auto-enrolment into the People's Partnership pension scheme (3% employer contribution)
* Length-of-service milestone recognition
* Service-specific uniform and badge (where required)
* Free parking
A friendly over-55s community, set within 40 acres of stunning grounds, is looking for a Sous Chef to join their catering team in Darlington. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and skilled chef who shares the company's values and wants to be part of something special - helping residents live life to the fullest through great food and service. Ideal for a chef with a strong hotel or restaurant background, this role offers a better work-life balance while still providing a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.
The Role:
* Support the Head Chef in cooking and preparing high quality cuisine whilst creating new menu items and recipes for care services
* Plan & direct food preparation across the kitchen, delegating tasks and supervising Chef De Partie, Commis Chefs & Kitchen Assistants
* Ensure food quality and excellent standards at all times
* Support all company services, events and restaurant nights
* Ensure the kitchen meets all health & safety regulations & food hygiene practices, adhering to HACCP - Food Safety, 5* Hygiene, Cleanliness, Health, Storage
* Follow Safe Food Better Business (SFBB) and Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines
* Assist with food stock inventory & ordering - liaise regularly with suppliers
* Ensure compliance with daily & periodic cleaning schedules and temperature checks
Ideal Sous Chef Profile:
* Sous chef background in hotels/restaurants alongside contract catering
* Team player
* Experience working within a care setting environment
* Have 5* hygiene standards
* Ability to work weekends
* Proud to serve home-made food using locally sourced ingredients - providing mouth-watering menus across all care services
* Happy to undertake an enhanced DBS check
Department: Permanent Roles
Location: Darlington, Durham, Northallerton
Yearly Salary: £32,000
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