Care Kitchen Sous Chef — Lead Nutritious Menus & Team

Avery Healthcare Group; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Hinckley House Care Home in Leicester. You will support the head chef, lead a culinary team, and contribute to high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for residents.

We value care, compassion, and accountability, and will require a catering qualification and at least 1 year of catering experience. DBS check funded and eligibility to work in the UK are part of the process.

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 adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head chef in leading a culinary team, delivering a nutritionally balanced, high-quality service within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise and direct culinary staff, providing instruction to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
• Understand and apply safe food handling to meet the highest hygiene standards.
• Support all culinary team members in fully understanding Avery Food safety management system.

Skills

Catering qualification

Catering experience

Adaptable

Compassionate care

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Hinckley House Care Home in Leicester. You will support the head chef, lead a culinary team, and contribute to high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for residents.

We value care, compassion, and accountability, and will require a catering qualification and at least 1 year of catering experience. DBS check funded and eligibility to work in the UK are part of the process.