Sous Chef
Posted 2 hours 21 minutes ago by NHS
At Avery Healthcare we support the people who care for our residents. Our teams are celebrated and supported every step of the way, allowing you to make a positive impact on residents' lives each day. As a Sous Chef you will help deliver a high quality, nutritionally balanced culinary service that is budget aware, encouraging compassionate care and high hygiene standards.
About UsAvery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury care homes, offering enriching experiences to both residents and staff across more than 100 homes. Our vision is "creating meaningful lives together" and we are committed to a supportive, empowering environment where health, dignity, and quality care are paramount.
Job Responsibilities- Support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team to provide a balanced, high quality culinary service within budget.
- Prepare appealing, well balanced modified diets in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
- Supervise and direct the work of culinary staff, providing instruction and demonstrations to unqualified staff.
- Ensure all food preparation meets the highest hygiene and food safety standards, supporting the Avery Food Safety Management System.
- Relevant catering qualification: City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2, NVQ or equivalent.
- Minimum one year of catering experience.
- Demonstrated compassion and commitment to delivering high quality services to residents.
- Adaptable and flexible, able to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice.
- Disclosure and Barring Service check; cost covered by Avery Healthcare.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
The ideal candidate lives our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that they do.