Compassionate Sous Chef — Lead Care Kitchen

Avery Healthcare; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is hiring a Sous Chef for Loxley Park Care Home in Sheffield. You will support the Head Chef, lead a culinary team, and ensure nutritionally balanced meals within budget for residents.

The role requires a catering qualification, at least 1 year of catering experience, compassion, and flexibility to cover various duties. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent).
• Minimum of 1 year catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality culinary services for residents.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Support the head chef in leading a culinary team delivering nutritionally balanced, high‑quality meals within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that are appealing and balanced per IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise culinary staff and provide instruction to unqualified staff on basic food prep.
• Ensure high hygiene standards and understand Avery Food safety management system.

Skills

Catering experience

Compassion

adaptable

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare is hiring a Sous Chef for Loxley Park Care Home in Sheffield. You will support the Head Chef, lead a culinary team, and ensure nutritionally balanced meals within budget for residents.

The role requires a catering qualification, at least 1 year of catering experience, compassion, and flexibility to cover various duties. DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK are required.