Compassionate Sous Chef & Care Kitchen Lead

Avery-Healthcare; Camberley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS Disclosure funded

UK work eligibility support

Job summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are looking for a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to join Camberley Woods Care Home in Camberley. You will support the Head Chef and lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced meals within budget.

You will prepare modified diets per IDDSI, supervise staff, ensure high hygiene standards, and promote food safety across the kitchen. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.

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 able to be adaptive 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, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
• Understanding the principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards.
• Supporting all culinary team members in fully understanding the Avery Food safety management system.

Skills

Catering experience

Compassion

Adaptability

Education

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

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are looking for a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to join Camberley Woods Care Home in Camberley. You will support the Head Chef and lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced meals within budget.

You will prepare modified diets per IDDSI, supervise staff, ensure high hygiene standards, and promote food safety across the kitchen. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.