Sous Chef

Sous ChefJOB OVERVIEW Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to be the Sous Chef at our brand new Gracewell Home in Bath? Gracewell of Bath is a purpose built state of the art 62 bed home due to open in early 2017. We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to come and join our team at the end of February. The purpose of the Sous Chef is to assist the Head Chef to manage effectively and efficiently all Catering services in the Home, delivering consistently high quality menus in line with the resident needs & preferences and annual budget. The Sous Chef will assist to maintain excellent health & safety standards in the kitchen and ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures, regulations and Statutory provisions in the effective management of the Home. The Sous Chef will comply with kitchen staff duty rotas to ensure consistent service, delivery of the brand proposition and adherence to budget in accordance with Company policy. The Sous Chef will also promote leadership and mentoring to kitchen staff to maintain excellent standards of performance, to ensure awareness and implementation of best practice and to support individual team staff members. RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS Chef/cook experienceAbility to read and follow recipesKnowledge of therapeutic diets preferredPossess effective written and verbal communication skillsPossess good judgement, problem solving, and decision making skillsFood handling course qualificationAbility to work flexible hours to meet the business needsEffective time keeping and time management ABOUT GRACEWELL Gracewell Healthcare is a leading premier healthcare provider of residential, nursing and dementia care delivered in a most luxurious home environment providing the very highest standards of care to our residents. We believe great care starts with great people, so we are always keen to hear from passionate people who share our commitment to quality and professionalism. Gracewell Healthcare has a varied range of career options available to individuals all supported by extensive learning and development programmes to make the most of your career with us. 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank holidayBank holiday - double time payment for approved hours worked'Your choices' voluntary benefits - employee discounted schemeChildcare vouchersFlu VaccinationEmployee Assistance schemeCycle to work scheme with HalfordsUniform