Care Home Sous Chef: Lead Nutritious Menus & Team

NHS Jobs; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm and dedicated Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef at Edenbridge Manor Care Home in Kent. You will lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced meals within budget, ensuring high quality and appealing dishes for residents.

You will also prepare modified diets per IDDSI guidelines and supervise staff, providing practical training while maintaining rigorous hygiene standards across the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Have a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year of catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality culinary services.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that are appealing and compliant with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise and direct culinary staff; provide instruction to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
• Ensure highest hygiene standards through safe food handling practices and food safety management.

Skills

Culinary teamwork

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm and dedicated Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef at Edenbridge Manor Care Home in Kent. You will lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced meals within budget, ensuring high quality and appealing dishes for residents.

You will also prepare modified diets per IDDSI guidelines and supervise staff, providing practical training while maintaining rigorous hygiene standards across the kitchen.