Job summary
The role of Sous Chef at Chestnut View Care Home in Haslemere, Surrey offers an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate chef to create fresh, nutritious meals for the residents. The care home is rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk and provides residential, nursing, and dementia care services. The Sous Chef will work alongside the Head Chef, leading by example and showcasing their creative flair to deliver high-level hospitality. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, flexible working hours, and a range of benefits, including a Blue Light Discount Card and long service awards.
Main duties of the job
As the Sous Chef, you will be responsible for supporting the Head Chef in creating fresh, nutritious meals for the residents of Chestnut View Care Home. Your role will involve using the best available fresh ingredients to prepare and cook high-quality meals that cater to the diverse dietary needs of the residents. You will be expected to lead by example, demonstrating your culinary skills and passion for the role, and to mentor the kitchen team to help them progress in their own Chef academy. The role offers a 40-hour work week, with alternating weekends, and you will not be required to work evenings.
About us
Chestnut View Care Home is operated by OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, a company that is committed to providing high-quality care services to the local community. The care home has a strong reputation, as evidenced by its 9.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk, and the organization is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive and learn from one another's cultures, beliefs, and experiences.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Home:
- Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA
- 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
- Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Sous Chef
- Full Time - 40 hours per week - working 4 days per week between 7am - 5.30pm
- Alternate weekends required
- Previous experience in a care home desirable
- £14.50 per hour
What will Aria Care Offer you?
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Holiday & days out discounts
- Long service awards
- Recognition programme
- And much more!
We are looking for a highly skilled Sous chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Chef that will support the Head Chef, lead by example and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings! There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy.
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.
It would be great to hear from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Home:
- Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA
- 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
- Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk
About the role
- Sous Chef
- Full Time - 40 hours per week - working 4 days per week between 7am - 5.30pm
- Alternate weekends required
- Previous experience in a care home desirable
- £14.50 per hour
What will Aria Care Offer you?
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Holiday & days out discounts
- Long service awards
- Recognition programme
- And much more!
We are looking for a highly skilled Sous chef to create fresh nutritious meals for our residents by way of using the best fresh ingredients available. We are looking for a passionate Chef that will support the Head Chef, lead by example and have the creative flair to showcase high level hospitality. The role consists of straight shifts & no evenings! There will be a fully supported induction showcasing the technical skills required in healthcare and an opportunity to mentor our teams to progress in our own Chef academy.
We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.
It would be great to hear from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience in a care home setting is desirable, and you should have the necessary skills and expertise to create fresh, nutritious meals for a diverse group of residents. A passion for food and a commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality are essential for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous experience in a care home setting is desirable, and you should have the necessary skills and expertise to create fresh, nutritious meals for a diverse group of residents. A passion for food and a commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality are essential for this role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.