Compassionate Sous Chef - Lead Care Home Kitchen

Avery Healthcare; Braintree; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare’s Braintree Mews Care Home is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the head chef in delivering a nutritionally balanced, high-quality culinary service for residents in Braintree. You will contribute to a caring, supportive kitchen environment and help manage a small culinary team.

We require City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ (or equivalent) and at least 1 year of catering experience, with a commitment to resident well-being and flexible coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality service to residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist head chef in leading a culinary team and ensure nutritionally balanced meals.
• Prepare modified diets as per guidelines (IDDSI where applicable).
• Maintain high hygiene standards and ensure food safety practices across all kitchen activities.

Skills

Catering experience

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare’s Braintree Mews Care Home is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the head chef in delivering a nutritionally balanced, high-quality culinary service for residents in Braintree. You will contribute to a caring, supportive kitchen environment and help manage a small culinary team.

We require City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ (or equivalent) and at least 1 year of catering experience, with a commitment to resident well-being and flexible coverage as needed.