• Full Time
• permanent
• Full and Part Time Available
  We’re on the lookout for a warm and outgoing Sous Chef to join the team at our new 52-bed home, Langtree, nestled within the Standish Care Village.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

As a Sous Chef, you will assist the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations and maintain high-quality dish standards for residents.
You will also be responsible for taking charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence and preparing and serving all meals in a timely manner and to a high standard.
You will maintain your skills and undertake such training and development as required.

ROLE SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• In the absence of the Head Chef take charge of the kitchen and uphold established standards within the home
• To assist the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen whilst ensuring high-quality dishes are being prepared and served to our residents.
• To assist the Head Chef in ensuring best practices and high standards of cleaning are evident in the kitchen at all times.
• In the absence of the Head Chef ensuring ordering continues with there being enough supplies for the catering operation from specified suppliers using company procedures and maintaining strict control over costs
• Operate an efficient stock control system
• Ensure supplied equipment is used with care and in good working order, in accordance with supplier instructions and training, reporting any faults immediately
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals the service supports
• To encourage our residents and other staff to partake in daily preparation and cooking tasks working in line with the Household Model of Care
• Drive consistency in food offerings and adhere to menu specifications
• Demonstrate organization and attention to detail for seamless service
• Possess knowledge of Health and Safety food regulations, IDDSI framework and coach the rest of the Kitchen team