Compassionate Sous Chef: Lead a Caring Kitchen Team

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. is hiring a dedicated Sous Chef for Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne. You will support the Head Chef and lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents within budget.

This role requires IDDSI knowledge, a relevant catering qualification, and at least 1 year of catering experience. Join our award-winning team and help us maintain exceptional care standards in a warm, supportive environment where compassion and teamwork are

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 delivering high-quality culinary services to residents.
• 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 services.
• Prepare modified diets in line with IDDSI guidelines.
• Supervise and direct culinary staff; train unqualified staff as needed.
• Ensure safe food handling and high hygiene standards in preparation.
• Understand and apply Avery Food Safety Management System.

Skills

Catering experience

Compassion

Adaptable

Flexible

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. is hiring a dedicated Sous Chef for Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne. You will support the Head Chef and lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents within budget.

This role requires IDDSI knowledge, a relevant catering qualification, and at least 1 year of catering experience. Join our award-winning team and help us maintain exceptional care standards in a warm, supportive environment where compassion and teamwork are