Care Home Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen & Nutritious Menus

Avery Healthcare; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, a leading UK provider of luxury elderly care homes, we are seeking a Sous Chef to support the head chef and lead a culinary team in delivering a nutritionally balanced, high-quality service while meeting budgetary targets.

You will prepare meals that meet IDDSI guidance, supervise staff, and uphold the highest hygiene standards within our food safety system. DBS disclosure and UK work eligibility are required per policy.

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.
• Understanding the principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards.
• Supporting all culinary team members in fully understanding the Avery Food safety management system.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

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

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, a leading UK provider of luxury elderly care homes, we are seeking a Sous Chef to support the head chef and lead a culinary team in delivering a nutritionally balanced, high-quality service while meeting budgetary targets.

You will prepare meals that meet IDDSI guidance, supervise staff, and uphold the highest hygiene standards within our food safety system. DBS disclosure and UK work eligibility are required per policy.