Caring Sous Chef — Balanced Diets & Team Leadership

Avery Healthcare Group; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team at Aldridge Care Home in Aldridge. You will prepare nutritionally balanced meals, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure high hygiene standards in line with food safety systems.

Ideal candidates hold relevant catering qualifications and have at least 1 year of catering experience, with a compassionate approach to delivering quality meals for residents.

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 high-quality culinary services for residents.
• Be adaptable 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, including training unqualified staff on basic food prep.

Skills

Adaptability

Flexibility

Compassion

Team leadership

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team at Aldridge Care Home in Aldridge. You will prepare nutritionally balanced meals, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure high hygiene standards in line with food safety systems.

Ideal candidates hold relevant catering qualifications and have at least 1 year of catering experience, with a compassionate approach to delivering quality meals for residents.