Care Home Sous Chef - Lead Balanced, Nutritious Menus

Avery Healthcare Group; Burley-in-Wharfedale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the Head Chef at Greenholme House Care Home in Burley in Wharfedale. You will help lead a culinary team, deliver nutritionally balanced meals, and manage kitchen activities within budget.

You will prepare modified diets per IDDSI, supervise staff, ensure high hygiene standards, and support the food safety system. The role requires compassion, flexibility for short-notice coverage, and a commitment to exceptional resident

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant catering qualification (706/1/706/2 or NVQ or equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year of catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality culinary services for residents.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of duties at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare modified diets that are appealing and balanced per IDDSI guidelines.
• Supervise and direct the work of culinary staff under the Head Chef.
• Ensure safe food handling and hygiene to meet high standards.
• Support the culinary team in Avery Food safety management system.

Skills

Catering qualifications

Catering experience

Compassion & care

Adaptability

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the Head Chef at Greenholme House Care Home in Burley in Wharfedale. You will help lead a culinary team, deliver nutritionally balanced meals, and manage kitchen activities within budget.

You will prepare modified diets per IDDSI, supervise staff, ensure high hygiene standards, and support the food safety system. The role requires compassion, flexibility for short-notice coverage, and a commitment to exceptional resident