Care Home Sous Chef - 4-Day Week, Competitive Pay

Avery Healthcare Group; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is hiring a Sous Chef at Hinckley House Care Home in Hinckley to support the head chef and lead a small culinary team.

You will prepare nutritionally balanced meals, supervise staff, and ensure high hygiene and safety standards while managing cost within budget; prior catering qualification and 1 year experience are preferred, with DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise and direct the work of culinary staff, as directed by the Head Chef.
• Understand safe food handling to meet high hygiene standards.
• Support all culinary team members in understanding Avery Food safety management system.

Skills

Catering experience

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is hiring a Sous Chef at Hinckley House Care Home in Hinckley to support the head chef and lead a small culinary team.

You will prepare nutritionally balanced meals, supervise staff, and ensure high hygiene and safety standards while managing cost within budget; prior catering qualification and 1 year experience are preferred, with DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK required.