Bank Sous Chef - Lead Nutritious, Resident-Centric Kitchen

Avery Healthcare Group; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Eastbourne is seeking a warm Sous Chef - Bank for Alice Court Care Home to support the Head Chef and lead a culinary team delivering nutritious, budget-conscious meals to residents.

The role requires a Catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1/706/2 or NVQ) and at least 1 year of catering experience, plus compassion and flexibility to cover various duties. A full DBS check will be handled by Avery.

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

• Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, as directed by the Head Chef, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
• Understandingthe principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards.
• Supportingall culinary team members in fullyunderstandingthe Avery Food safety management system.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety

Team supervision

Adaptability

Compassion

Education

Catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1/2 or NVQ)

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group in Eastbourne is seeking a warm Sous Chef - Bank for Alice Court Care Home to support the Head Chef and lead a culinary team delivering nutritious, budget-conscious meals to residents.

The role requires a Catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1/706/2 or NVQ) and at least 1 year of catering experience, plus compassion and flexibility to cover various duties. A full DBS check will be handled by Avery.