Sous Chef
About this role
Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is delighted to partner with Care UK to recruit a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join their culinary team in Colchester, UK. Care UK is an award-winning care provider dedicated to enriching the lives of residents by delivering high-quality, freshly prepared, and nutritious seasonal dining across Colchester, UK.
In this key culinary leadership role based in Colchester, UK, you will assist in overseeing daily kitchen operations, planning menus, and managing stock levels within budget guidelines. Supported by Care UK's specialized Catering Academy in Colchester, UK, you will help train and mentor kitchen staff while ensuring full compliance with food safety regulations to provide an exceptional dining experience for residents.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise daily kitchen operations and lead the team to deliver high-quality, diet-sensitive meals using fresh produce in Colchester, UK.
Design menus, manage stock control, and adhere strictly to food cost and budgeting guidelines in Colchester, UK.
Maintain full compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations while training and mentoring junior kitchen staff in Colchester, UK.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Sous Chef or senior kitchen team member in a fast-paced culinary environment in Colchester, UK.
Strong knowledge of nutrition, dietary requirements, stock management, and kitchen safety protocols in Colchester, UK.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a commitment to resident-centered culinary service in Colchester, UK.
Benefits
Sociable working hours with alternate weekends off, plus Bank Holiday pay enhancements in Colchester, UK.
Early wage access via the Wagestream platform, along with an annual holiday purchase scheme in Colchester, UK.
Dedicated training through Care UK's Catering Academy, approved apprenticeship pathways, and extensive retail discounts in Colchester, UK.