Location
Brent

Hours
35 to 40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 including some weekends. Shifts are either 7am to 2:30pm or 11:30am to 7pm. Sociable working hours offer a great work-life balance.

Salary
£18.00 per hour

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to join our high-spec kitchen team at Jewish Care. You will work with top-quality equipment, including Rational iCombi ovens, within an established and high-performing team. Our campus offers a great working environment with a diverse and supportive team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, nutritious, and delicious meals to our residents, service users, and their families and friends. You will also support catering for numerous events.

As Sous Chef, you will ensure excellent service delivery by creating an inviting and pleasant environment. Your core duties include ensuring all food produced meets agreed standards, developing innovative approaches that consider market trends, cultural requirements, and Kashrut laws. You will monitor and maintain food hygiene and Health & Safety practices in line with organisational policies and legislation. You will work within budget, administer unit controls, and seek ways to improve quality and cost-effectiveness. Leading, motivating, and encouraging team building to exceed customer service expectations will be a key part of your role.

We strive to be an employer of choice by fostering a positive kitchen culture where staff feel valued and supported, resulting in long-term team stability. Full training is provided for those unfamiliar with Kosher kitchen practices.

Benefits include free soup and sandwich during shifts, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym membership and shopping discounts, Employee Assistance Programme with wellbeing support and 24/7 GP access, company sick pay, and 4% employer pension contributions.

Experience
Previous experience working in a busy kitchen environment, both independently and as part of a team. Appropriate supervisory experience is essential.

About you
Energetic, passionate, and proactive attitude. Ability to work to deadlines and adhere to budgetary requirements. Understanding of the sensitivity and challenges involved in caring for and supporting vulnerable people.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications pertaining to the safe delivery of Food & Hygiene or Catering Services, such as NVQ Level 2 or 3.