Care Home Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen Team & Nutritious Menus

Avery Healthcare Group; Burley-in-Wharfedale; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Greenholme House Care Home in Burley in Wharfedale. You will support the Head Chef, lead a culinary team, and ensure nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget.

You will prepare modified diets per IDDSI, supervise staff, maintain high hygiene standards, and support the food safety system. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Hold 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

Catering experience

Catering qualification

Compassion & commitment

Adaptable & flexible

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Greenholme House Care Home in Burley in Wharfedale. You will support the Head Chef, lead a culinary team, and ensure nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget.

You will prepare modified diets per IDDSI, supervise staff, maintain high hygiene standards, and support the food safety system. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.