About this role
Job summary The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality, nutritious, and appetising meals within one of Jewish Cares care homes or community services. Working in a busy professional kitchen, the postholder will help lead the kitchen team, maintain excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards, and ensure meals meet the dietary, nutritional, cultural, and religious needs of residents, members, and visitors. The role includes preparing and cooking fresh food, supervising colleagues, managing stock, maintaining food safety compliance, and ensuring an exceptional dining experience. The Sous Chef will also deputise for the Head Chef when required, supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen and contributing to a positive and collaborative working environment.
Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to join our catering team. You will support the Head Chef in preparing fresh, high-quality meals while helping to lead the kitchen team and maintain outstanding food hygiene and safety standards. Working in a rewarding care environment, you will ensure every meal is nutritious, well-presented, and tailored to the dietary and cultural needs of the people we support. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled chef who enjoys mentoring others, working with fresh ingredients, and making a real difference through great food.
About us Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week we support thousands of older people, families, and individuals through residential care, nursing care, retirement living, community services, mental health support, and social work. Our catering teams play an essential role in enhancing health, wellbeing, and quality of life by providing delicious, nutritious meals that reflect individual preferences and Jewish cultural traditions. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to creating welcoming environments where people feel at home and colleagues are supported to develop and thrive.
Job description Job responsibilities
This isnt just catering this is Jewish Care catering
Were seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our team at our Maurice and Vivienne Wohl Campus in Golders Green, youll be working in a high-spec kitchen with top-quality equipment, including Rational iCombi ovens, as well as working in an established and high-performing team.
Our sociable working hours offer the perfect work-life balance and youll be able to make a real difference to our service users and residents through providing great quality meals and catering. Our campus locations offer a great working environment, with the opportunity to work with a diverse and brilliant team. Youll also support in the catering for our numerous events.
We strive to be an employer of choice, fostering a positive kitchen culture where staff feel valued and supported. As a result, our team members stay with us long-term, allowing us to build strong, well-established teams that work collaboratively and support one another. If you are not familiar with Kosher kitchen practices dont worry full training is provided.
We offer great benefits, including
Free soup and sandwich during shifts Cycle to Work scheme Discounted gym membership, and shopping discounts Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support, and access to a 24/7 GP Company sick pay and 4% employer pension contributions We are seeking a culinary professional who is committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious, and delicious meals to our residents, service users and their families & friends.
This post is working 40 hours per week working Monday to Friday and may include some weekends as required.
As the Sous Chef you will be responsible for:
Ensuring we deliver an excellent service to our customers, creating an inviting and pleasant environment. Your core duties will involve: Ensuring all food produced is to the agreed standard, developing innovative approaches ensuring market trends, cultural requirements and Kashrut laws are met Ensuring all food hygiene and Health & Safety practices are monitored, met, and recorded in line with organisational policies and current legislations Working within the agreed budget, administer unit controls in line with budget and consistently seek and implement ways of improving the quality and cost effectiveness of the service Leading, motivating and encouraging team building to ensure agreed qualitative outcomes are achieved and customer service expectations are exceeded and maintained Deputising for the Head Chef in their absence and comply with their responsibilities Who are we looking for? You will ideally have previous experience working within a busy kitchen environment, working both independently and within a team. You will need:
Appropriate supervisory experience and relevant qualifications pertaining to the safe delivery of Food & Hygiene or Catering Services. NVQ Level 2 or 3 Energetic, passionate and proactive attitude Experience of working to deadlines and adhering to budgetary requirements. Understands the challenge of and sensitivity needed to care and support vulnerable people
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Jewish Care
Address
Golders Green
NW11 9DQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)