Sous Chef - Avery Abbey Court Care Home

Qube Learning are working in partnership with The Princes Trust on a new Health Care Sector project for 16–30-year-olds, the age restriction is due to the Prince's Trust funding mandate however any candidate aged 18 or over (due to nature of the role) may apply, but only those who fall into the above age group will be considered for the Princes Trust as well. This project is designed to help people into any role within the sector.
This specific position has been recognised as an opportunity that fits in with the locations and roles we currently working with.

Apply for this fantastic opportunity, you will automatically be invited onto the programme. You will receive tailored support and guidance to help you in your application. After receiving your application, we will contact you to book you in for a short induction, explain more about the programme & role and how we can help you!

Our Abbey Court Care Home, located in Cannock, is currently seeking an experienced, motivated and passionate Sous Chef to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen. As Sous Chef, you will work in support of our Hotel Services team, supporting and at times leading (in the absence of the Head Chef) a comprehensive, high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well-being of residents. Our aim is to offer a variety of food which is nutritious seasonal, thoughtful and nourishing. Good quality food with inspirational cuisine can be both a treat and healthy, so no residents will have to feel guilty or left out when enjoying our food offering.

If you have experience in the hotel or catering industry, coupled with a passion for quality home cooked cuisine then you may just be who we are looking for.

This role will require you to work shifts on a rota to include weekends.

The key responsibilities of our Sous Chef include:

Prepare and cook all daily meals for residents and staff and provides catering for special occasions.
Understand the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen is to the highest standards of hygiene.
Accept delivery of goods, checking against order forms and reporting any discrepancies.
Practice safe systems of work across the range of tasks and in particular moving and handling of loads, by assessing risk and having due regard for personal safety of residents, visitors and staff.
Advise on the supply and quality of items used to carry out tasks, ensuring the timely and appropriate ordering of replacement goods.
Responsible for the safe and tidy storage of supplies and equipment.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with all residents, family, visitors and colleagues.
Please note that as part of the application and employment process you shall be asked to confirm your COVID-19 vaccination status, including if required, your agreement to be vaccinated if not yet administered, your agreement to ongoing vaccinations throughout the duration of your employment as well as confirming your agreement to regular COVID-19 testing. This information is required to ensure the safety and well-being of all our residents and staff, and shall be held in the strictest of confidence.