Sous Chef - Care Home Location: Croydon, Surrey Salary: £29,500+ per annum Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 40 hours per week (alternate weekends required, no evening shifts) A Rewarding Culinary Role with No Evening Shifts - Join a Highly Rated Care Home Platinum Recruitment is proud to be working with a well-respected care provider, supporting their 100-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care home in Croydon. This home is known for delivering exceptional care in a supportive, team-led environment. They are now seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. This is an ideal opportunity for a chef who is passionate about fresh food and looking to make a difference - while enjoying a healthy work-life balance with straight shifts and no evenings. What's in It for You? £29,500+ per annum salary Blue Light Discount Card Wagestream - access your earnings before payday Discounts on holidays, retail and leisure activities Long service awards Staff recognition and reward programme Fully supported induction and training Daytime hours only - no evening shifts Role Responsibilities: Prepare fresh, nutritious meals using quality ingredients Support the Head Chef with the daily running of the kitchen Assist with seasonal menu development and food presentation Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness Help train and mentor junior kitchen staff Cater for up to 100 residents with varied dietary needs About You: You'll be a skilled and enthusiastic chef with experience in a similar role, ideally in a care or healthcare setting (though this is not essential). You're confident working as part of a team, take pride in your food, and are motivated by making a difference to residents' lives. If you're empathetic, respectful, and passionate about providing high-quality meals in a meaningful environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the Sous Chef opportunity in Croydon. Consultant: Katie Harding Job Role: Sous Chef Job Number: 933239 / INDCATERERING Location: Croydon, Surrey Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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