Care Home Sous Chef: Lead & Create Nourishing Menus

Avery Healthcare Group; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is hiring a Sous Chef at Hinckley House Care Home in Hinckley. You’ll support the head chef to lead a culinary team, delivering nutritionally balanced, high‑quality meals within budget, for our residents.

Role requires City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent, and at least 1 year catering experience. You’ll follow IDDSI guidelines, supervise staff, and uphold food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of catering experience.
• Hold a relevant catering qualification – City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
• You must live our values and be adaptable to cover a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the head chef in leading a culinary team to provide a nutritionally balanced, high‑quality service within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced per IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise and direct culinary staff, providing instruction to unqualified staff on basic food preparation.
• Ensure food safety standards and contribute to Avery Food safety management system.

Skills

Catering experience

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is hiring a Sous Chef at Hinckley House Care Home in Hinckley. You’ll support the head chef to lead a culinary team, delivering nutritionally balanced, high‑quality meals within budget, for our residents.

Role requires City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent, and at least 1 year catering experience. You’ll follow IDDSI guidelines, supervise staff, and uphold food safety standards.