Sous Chef
Catering and Hospitality - The Ashton Care Home
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £13.50 Per Hour
Shift Type: Days
Contracted hours: 36
Our private care home is situated in the beautiful town of Hinckley, close to the town centre. We specialise in Residential Care, Dementia Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care, and Palliative care for 72-residents.
As a Sous Chef, you’ll do more than just cook - you’ll be crafting meals that provide comfort, nourishment, and joy to our residents. Your culinary expertise will help create a welcoming atmosphere where food is something everyone looks forward to.
What We Offer
* £13.50 per hour
* Contracted to 36-hours per week
* 4-days per week | 7am – 5pm (No evening work!)
* Alternate weekends.
* Paid DBS
* Uniform Provided
* Onsite Parking
* 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on full-time contract)
* Pension Scheme
What You’ll Do
* Meal Preparation: Prepare, cook, and serve both hot and cold meals, ensuring they meet the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
* Menu Planning: Collaborate with the Head Chef to plan menus that offer a balanced, nutritious diet, making the most of fresh, available ingredients.
* Kitchen Management: Take charge of day-to-day kitchen operations, managing food production within budget while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
* Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of food supplies and monitor freezer and fridge temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
* Stock Management: Ensure proper stock rotation, assist in ordering supplies, check deliveries, and conduct stock valuations as needed.
* Health & Safety: Uphold statutory Health & Safety standards in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
* Cleaning & Maintenance: Ensure all crockery and equipment are cleaned and stored properly, and oversee the overall cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas.
* Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications:
* Culinary Qualifications: City & Guilds 706 – 1 & 2, or equivalent qualification (achieved or working towards).
* Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team to achieve common goals.
* Food Hygiene: Basic Food Hygiene Certificate, ensuring you understand and implement best practices in food safety.
* Communication Skills: Good communication skills to liaise with team members and understand residents’ dietary needs.
* Initiative: Ability to work independently and take the lead in the kitchen when the Head Chef isn’t available.
Interview Process:
This will be a one-stage interview that includes competency-based questions and a practical 'cook off' to showcase your skills.
At Care Concern Group, we are guided by five core values: Trust|Respect |Passion |Kindness | Inclusivity.
These values shape our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional, compassionate care to all our residents. If you share these principles, this is the place where you can truly make a difference and belong.
Good luck!