Care Home Sous Chef — Team Support & Nutritious Menus

Avery Healthcare Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check cost covered

Eligibility to work in the UK

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef at Clare Court Care Home in Birmingham. You will support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, contributing to residents' well-being.

Ideally, you hold City & Guilds or NVQ catering qualifications and have at least 1 year of catering experience. DBS check will be provided, and eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Relevant catering qualification is required.
• Minimum 1 year of catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality culinary service.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare modified diets that are appealing, well-balanced and IDDSI-compliant.
• Supervise and direct the work of culinary staff under the Head Chef.
• Ensure food handling meets high hygiene standards and safety practices.
• Support all culinary team members in understanding Avery Food Safety Management System.

Skills

Catering qualification

Catering experience

Compassion

Adaptable

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef at Clare Court Care Home in Birmingham. You will support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, contributing to residents' well-being.

Ideally, you hold City & Guilds or NVQ catering qualifications and have at least 1 year of catering experience. DBS check will be provided, and eligibility to work in the UK is required.