Sous Chef - Up to 35,000 per annum + Benefits in a Prestigious Care Home - Basingstoke

Are you a talented and dedicated Sous Chef with a passion for creating delicious, nutritious meals within a care home environment? Platinum Recruitment is excited to partner with a highly regarded care home in Basingstoke, Hampshire, seeking a skilled individual to join their friendly team.

In this pivotal full-time role, you'll support the Head Chef in all aspects of the kitchen operation, ensuring residents enjoy high-quality dining experiences tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position.

What's on offer:

A competitive salary package, offering up to 35,000 per annum.
A fantastic 5-day working week with evenings off and every other weekend off!
Enhanced pay for bank holidays.
Genuine opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
Blue Light Discount Card eligibility.
Recognition through long service awards.
Option to participate in a holiday buying scheme.
Health cash plan for your wellbeing.
Paid Enhanced DBS check.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Working closely with the Head Chef to plan, prepare, and cook a diverse range of appealing and nutritionally balanced meals, taking into account specific dietary requirements and resident feedback.
Maintaining impeccable standards of food hygiene and safety, strictly adhering to all relevant regulations and best practices.
Assisting in the supervision and development of the kitchen team, fostering a positive and efficient working environment.
Contributing to effective stock management, including ordering supplies and minimising waste to optimise kitchen costs.

What we're looking for:

Essential: Proven experience as a Sous Chef within a care home setting.
Strong culinary skills and a genuine enthusiasm for producing high-quality food.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, enabling effective interaction with residents, staff, and management.
A flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent).
Must be able to reliably commute to Basingstoke on a daily basis.
Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.

If you're a motivated and experienced Sous Chef looking for a rewarding opportunity within a supportive care home environment in Basingstoke, we'd love to hear from you. Click apply now!

Consultant: Beckie Gardner

Job ID: (phone number removed) / INDHOSPITALITY

Job Title: Sous Chef

Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.