Sous Chef at Colten Care

Salisbury, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Oct, 26

Salary

19.01

Posted On

09 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Menu Planning, Food Preparation, Nutritional Balancing, Health And Safety Compliance, Food Hygiene, Team Leadership, Kitchen Management, Communication, Resident Relations, Local Sourcing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Sous Chef From £17.51 up to £19.01 per hour 42 hours per week (includes paid breaks) **At Colten Care we are proud to offer career development opportunities, and a range of pay enhancements across our roles. Contact us to find out more** We're searching for an experienced, passionate and well-rounded Sous Chef to join our team at Braemar Lodge in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Main Responsibilities: Prepare from local fresh produce a variety of home cooked meals including a selection of fresh cakes Provide tasty nutritionally balanced meals across the various mealtimes Seek feedback from residents Take a lead role in the absence of the Head Chef. Ensure a safe, hygienic working environment by following Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations. Benefits: Paid breaks (hourly rate) Annual pay review That’s not all! - Our shifts finish at 7:30pm so if you’re looking for a better work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you! In our well-equipped professional kitchen with modern appliances, you’ll support the Head Chef, crafting meals that reflect the comforting flavours of home using locally sourced ingredients. You’ll engage with residents to create wholesome, balanced meals that enhance their well-being and tantalise their tastebuds. In the Head Chef’s absence, you’ll take the lead, guiding kitchen and waiting staff by example, ensuring high standards are maintained and making a positive impact on the lives of our residents. About You You’ll have a genuine passion for creating an exceptional resident dining experience. You’ll be a natural communicator, a team player with a can-do attitude and a sense of fun. You’ll take pride in understanding our residents’ needs and assisting them through a unique and exciting food journey, building lasting relationships along the way. City & Guilds 706 1/2 or NVQ Level 3 in Catering / Cookery is preferred and you will have previous experience in a similar role. About Colten Care We’re an award-winning, family-owned, independent care home group, with an outstanding reputation in the industry. This is due to our amazing people and our focus on keeping the resident at the heart of everything we do. We strive to be the best we can hence why all 21 of our nursing homes are rated at least good and 7 are outstanding by the CQC, our national regulator. If a career in elderly care is for you then you want to be part of the team at Colten Care. Additional Benefits: Uniform provided Excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support Real career progression opportunities Additional hours / overtime opportunities to suit your circumstances. Choice of hot or cold meals and drinks on duty Contributory pension scheme

Responsibilities

Prepare nutritionally balanced, home-cooked meals using local produce and manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef. Ensure a safe and hygienic working environment while engaging with residents to enhance their dining experience.