Compassionate Sous Chef - Elevate Elder Care Dining

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the Head Chef at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol. You will help lead a culinary team that delivers nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget to residents.

You should hold a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent) and have at least 1 year of catering experience. A DBS check and right to work in the UK are required as part of the application.

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 to residents.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in leading a culinary team.
• Prepare nutritionally balanced meals within budget.
• Supervise culinary staff and provide instruction to unqualified staff.
• Ensure high hygiene standards by following food safety practices.

Skills

Catering experience

Catering qualifications

Adaptable

Team leadership

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the Head Chef at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol. You will help lead a culinary team that delivers nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget to residents.

You should hold a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent) and have at least 1 year of catering experience. A DBS check and right to work in the UK are required as part of the application.