Bank Sous Chef - Care Home Kitchen Leader

NHS Jobs; Northampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef on a bank shift at Spencer House Care Home in Northampton. You will assist the Head Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, and you will help prepare modified diets per IDDSI guidelines.

The role requires a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent), at least 1 year of catering experience, and the ability to be adaptable and flexible to

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents.
• Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Support the head chef in leading a culinary team to provide a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, high-quality culinary service within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise and direct the work of culinary staff, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
• Understand the principles of safe food handling to ensure high hygiene standards in all kitchen activities.
• Support all culinary team members in fully understanding Avery Food Safety Management System.

Skills

Catering experience

Adaptable

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef on a bank shift at Spencer House Care Home in Northampton. You will assist the Head Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, and you will help prepare modified diets per IDDSI guidelines.

The role requires a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent), at least 1 year of catering experience, and the ability to be adaptable and flexible to