Sous chef

Sous chefDarlington, Co Durhamupto £32,000 doeBenefits

Permanent contract - 40 hours per weekSociable shifts (predominately day & afternoon shifts across a 7-day rota

inc. weekends)Competitive salaryDiscount in the inhouse caféUse of onsite Health & Wellbeing Centre pool, gym, and fitness facilitiesOpportunities to get creative in the art studio or enjoy a break in the libraryExplore extensive grounds and woodland walkPause and recharge in their reflection roomAccess real-time updates through communications appDiscounts and savings through company Life platformwellbeing hub to support a healthier and happier lifestyle24 / 7 access to professional counsellors through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)Monthly PROUD Co-owner reward and recognition schemeRecommend-a-friend programme (earn up to £250, subject to contract)In addition to the above, you will also receive : 28 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays & pro rata for part-time) rising to 33 days with length of serviceAuto-enrolment into the Peoples Partnership pension scheme (3% employer contribution)Length-of-service milestone recognitionService-specific uniform and badge (where required)Free parkingA friendly over-55s community, set within 40 acres of stunning grounds, is looking for a Sous Chef to join their catering team in Darlington. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and skilled chef who shares the companys values and wants to be part of something specialhelping residents live life to the fullest through great food and service. Ideal for a chef with a strong hotel or restaurant background, this role offers a better work-life balance while still providing a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.The Role : - Support the Head Chef in cooking and preparing high quality cuisine whist creating newmenu items and recipes for care services- Plan & direct food preparation across the kitchen, delegating tasks and supervising Chef DePartie, Commis Chefs & Kitchen Assistants- Ensure food quality and excellent standards at all times- Support all company services, events and restaurant nights- Ensure the kitchen meets all health & safety regulations & food hygiene practices, adheringto HACCP - Food Safety, 5

• Hygiene, Cleanliness, Health, Storage- Follow Safe Food Better Business (SFBB) and Care Quality Commission (CQC) guidelines- Assist with food stock inventory & ordering

liaise regularly with suppliers- Ensure compliance with daily & periodic cleaning schedules and temperature checksIdeal Sous chef profile;Sous chef background in hotels / restaurants alongside contract cateringTeam playerWork within a care setting environmentHave 5

providing mouth-wateringmenus across all care serviceHappy to undertakean enhanced DBS check

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