Sous Chef

Please note that this role DOES NOT offer Tier 2 Sponsorship

Sous Chef – Luxury Care Home Dining

£14 per hour | 40 hours per week

We’re hiring a Sous Chef for a high-end, purpose-built care home opening near Aylesbury. This is a rare opportunity to help launch a brand-new service, shaping an exceptional dining experience from day one.

Join a forward-thinking hospitality team in a beautifully designed, modern care home where wellbeing, nutrition, and culinary excellence come first. This is a meaningful chef role where you’ll create food that comforts, delights, and supports the health of residents every day.

As Sous Chef, you’ll work closely with the Head Chef to deliver restaurant-quality meals in a care setting. You’ll be instrumental in crafting seasonal menus, themed dining experiences, and daily meals that combine taste, nutrition, and beautiful presentation.

This is more than just a job in a kitchen—it’s a chance to bring creativity, leadership, and purpose to a professional cooking environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef in a professional kitchen

• Experience in care home or healthcare catering is highly desirable

• Confidence in planning menus for various dietary needs (e.g., IDDSI, allergen-aware)

• Strong attention to detail, food hygiene, and safety standards

• A warm, team-focused approach with a passion for supporting others

• Creative flair and a genuine love for preparing nutritious meals that residents enjoy

Why Apply?

• Work in a new, state-of-the-art luxury care home

• Make a genuine difference in residents’ lives through quality food and hospitality

• Two-stage interview including a skills-based cooking demo

• Long-term development and training opportunities

• Supportive, inclusive workplace culture

• Access to online discounts and employee benefits

• Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in running the kitchen efficiently and safely

• Prepare high-quality meals that meet residents’ individual needs

• Mentor and support junior kitchen staff

• Maintain hygiene and safety standards (HACCP, temperature logs, etc.)

• Contribute to seasonal and themed menu development

• Oversee stock control and minimise food waste

Job Reference: WILL135998/DB (JC)

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