Compassionate Sous Chef — Kitchen Lead for Care Homes

Avery Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS Disclosure check funded by Avery

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to join the Aran Court Care Home team in Tile Cross, Birmingham. You will support the Head Chef and lead a culinary team focused on nutritious, high-quality meals for residents within budget.

The role requires a catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent) and at least 1 year of catering experience, along with a compassionate, adaptable approach to responsibilities as needed.

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

• Support the head chef in leading a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, high‑quality service within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and meet IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise and direct culinary staff, providing instruction to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
• Ensure food handling and hygiene meet the highest standards.
• Assist the Avery Food safety management system for the kitchen.

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to join the Aran Court Care Home team in Tile Cross, Birmingham. You will support the Head Chef and lead a culinary team focused on nutritious, high-quality meals for residents within budget.

The role requires a catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent) and at least 1 year of catering experience, along with a compassionate, adaptable approach to responsibilities as needed.