Compassionate Sous Chef: Lead Kitchen for Residents

Avery Healthcare Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Park Care Home in Kettering is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents.

You will prepare modified diets, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met. The role requires a catering qualification and at least 1 year of catering experience, with a UK work eligibility check provided by Avery.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant catering qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality culinary services.

Responsibilities

• Prepare modified diets that are appealing, well-balanced and IDDSI compliant.
• Supervise and direct culinary staff under Head Chef guidance.
• Maintain highest hygiene standards and safe food handling practices.
• Support the Avery Food safety management system and staff training.

Skills

Catering qualification

Catering experience

Compassionate service

Education

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

Job description

Avery Park Care Home in Kettering is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents.

You will prepare modified diets, supervise kitchen staff, and ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met. The role requires a catering qualification and at least 1 year of catering experience, with a UK work eligibility check provided by Avery.