Sous Chef

Lowry Recruitment Ltd; Letcombe Regis; On-site; Full time

Job description

Sous Chef In a truly stunning Retirement Village and Nursing Home

• Permanent
• 45 hours per week
• Letcombe Regis, Wantage OX12 9RG
• £14.65
• Rated 9.7 / 10 by CareHome
• Shift Pattern: Five Shifts include Hours are between 08.00 to 20.00
• Alternate weekends off work.
• No late evenings or split shifts EVER!

Job Description

• Working in an Elderly Retirement Village (Supported Living and Care Home), you will be responsible for delivering a high-quality catering service, planning menus for the elderly residents, which are varied and interesting to meet individual tastes and dietary requirements.
• To maintain the correct HACCP or COSHH principals in all catering areas and ensure all legislative standards are met.
• Catering for special events or seasonal activities, such as summer fetes, Christmas parties and birthdays (as required).

Person Specification

• An experienced caterer is required.
• Excellent people skills are required to maintain positive relationships with residents and members of staff.

Overview

• Working in an elderly nursing home, you will be responsible for helping to deliver a high-quality catering service, preparing a fantastic menu for the residents which are varied and interesting to meet individual tastes and dietary requirements.
• The role will also involve washing dishes and food preparation.
• You will be working for a charitable organisation in a new purpose-built retirement care home.
• You will have at least 2 years experience of working in a professional catering position.
• You will have a recognised qualification in catering.

Benefits

• Working for one of the world's top Healthcare Providers, Bupa. By joining Bupa on a permanent basis, in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
• My Healthcare - Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support all available via one phone number 24/7.
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays, and money!
• Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets.
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents, and co-parents - find out more on our career site.
• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment, and take control of their health.
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.