Care Kitchen Sous Chef — Lead Nutritious Resident Menus

Avery Healthcare Group; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough. You will assist the Head Chef to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents while managing cost within budget.

Role requires catering qualifications and at least 1 year of experience, plus compassionate, flexible approach to workload and shift coverage in a busy care home kitchen.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated compassion and commitment to high-quality culinary services.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team in a care home.
• Flexible and adaptable to cover varied duties at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare modified diets in line with IDDSI guidance and balance meals.
• Supervise culinary staff and demonstrate cooking techniques to junior staff.
• Uphold high hygiene standards through safe food handling.
• Support the Head Chef and Avery Food Safety management system.

Skills

Compassion

Team leadership

Adaptable

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough. You will assist the Head Chef to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents while managing cost within budget.

Role requires catering qualifications and at least 1 year of experience, plus compassionate, flexible approach to workload and shift coverage in a busy care home kitchen.