Sous Chef

TITLE :                  Sous Chef

REPORTING TO :        Head Chef

Who we are

Loveday is recognised

as the premier provider of luxury care services in London. Achieving an

OUTSTANDING rating from our most recent CQC inspection, we are passionately

devoted to enhancing the lives of our Members and their families. We blend our

expertise in providing tailored, compassionate care, with world-class

hospitality, to create an unrivalled culture of uncompromising excellence in

everything we do.

The Mission

We are passionately

devoted to enhancing the lives of our members and their families. We blend our

expertise in providing tailored, compassionate care, with world-class

hospitality, to create an unrivalled culture of uncompromising excellence in

everything we do.

Job Purpose :

The Sous Chef is second-in-command to the Head Chef in the Loveday

kitchen. They are responsible for food production and assume the role of Head

Chef in their absence. An important role in the kitchen, the Sous Chef is

responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of food preparation and working

practices. The Sous Chef ensures that the members’ dining experience is served

to the highest possible standard. The Sous Chef takes on the responsibility for

the personal development of the Chef de Partie and Commis Chef.

Reward Package

• Access

to our Employee Assistance Programme

Care Cash Plan / Private Health insurance

pension plan

to Perkbox, discounts platform

for Training & Development

bonus

Recognition Programmes

for progression and promotion within the company as we grow from one Care

Home to the development and subsequent opening of four new homes in

London.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

House Team to manage and deliver all catering services throughout the home,

ensuring member choice, dignity, confidentiality and safety are maintained.

Departments to discuss and agree catering functions across the home, and to

address special needs or dietary requirements of members. This must include

knowledge of cultural and religious preferences.

to a high standard, as directed by the Head Chef promptly and in accordance

with agreed mealtimes.

and as directed by the Head Chef.

review the menu on a regular basis with acknowledgement to seasonal changes in

supplies, sourcing local suppliers and produce where possible.

met.

with other members of the team to ensure cost effective, chargeable services

are provided for members. Report any shortfalls to the Head Chef.

suppliers and services, and complaints from members or others on Catering Department

functioning. Address complaints promptly where possible and report them to the

Head Chef.

systems to minimise waste and ensure these are in place.

systems to monitor the quality of menus and

catering, providing the Head Chef with the required

management and departmental reports.

liaising with the Maintenance Coordinator to ensure equipment is serviced

regularly. Report any faults immediately in the maintenance log and follow up

to ensure they have been actioned.

training as required. Actively engage in personal

quarterly one-to-one meetings and a yearly performance review, ensuring

personal professional knowledge and competency is maintained.

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996,

all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must

obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of

eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment

process.

Loveday & Co is an equal opportunities employer and positively

encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates

regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender

reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Working variable hours (on a rota basis) to suit business needs,

including evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate will be punctual,

hardworking and quick to learn, with a high attention to detail. Excellent

communication skills and an outgoing personality and a positive work ethic is

ideal for this role as well as good physical stamina & mobility.