Elior UK’s Caterplus team is recruiting a Sous Chef, also advertised as a Second Chef, to join the kitchen at Charles Dickens Lodge in Barnard Castle. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys cooking fresh food and providing a warm, welcoming dining experience for residents in an over-55 community.
Job Title: Sous Chef / Second Chef
Employer: Elior UK – Caterplus
Location: Charles Dickens Lodge, Barnard Castle, County Durham
Salary: £13,402.06 per year (£18.36 per hour, as advertised)
Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Hours: 14 hours per week
Working Pattern: 2 days out of 7
Job Reference: 7729
About The Role
You will help ensure meals are prepared to a high standard while keeping the kitchen clean, well-presented and properly stocked. You will also contribute to friendly customer service and help maintain food safety and health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve food to a high standard.
- Keep the kitchen and service areas clean, organised and well-stocked.
- Stay up to date with menus and available dishes.
- Provide residents with warm and friendly service.
- Follow COSHH, food safety and health and safety procedures.
- Work closely with the catering team to maintain quality and consistency.
Skills And Requirements
- A genuine passion for food.
- Previous kitchen experience.
- A customer-focused approach.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and food quality.
Salary And Benefits
- £13,402.06 per year, with an advertised rate of £18.36 per hour.
- Free meals during shifts.
- 28 days’ annual leave, increasing to 31 days after two years’ service.
- Flexible and part-time working opportunities.
- Enhanced family, personal and compassionate leave.
- Paid volunteering days.
- Training, development and career progression opportunities.
- Company pension and life assurance.
- Financial wellbeing support and access to Salary Advance.
- Wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, counselling, physiotherapy and fitness resources.
About Caterplus
Caterplus is part of Elior UK and provides catering services to over-55 communities. The organisation focuses on fresh food, resident wellbeing and creating a welcoming dining experience.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check where applicable.
How To Apply
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