Compassionate Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen in Elder Care

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is hiring a warm and dedicated Sous Chef for Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. You will support the head chef to deliver a nutritionally balanced, high-quality menu for residents within budget, and lead a small culinary team to maintain high hygiene and service standards.

We welcome a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent) and a minimum of 1 year catering experience, with compassion and flexibility to cover varied duties as

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and balanced per guidelines.
• Supervise and direct culinary staff as directed by Head Chef.
• Ensure high hygiene standards and safe food handling.
• Support the culinary team in understanding Avery Food Safety management system.

Skills

Catering experience

Adaptability

Team leadership

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare is hiring a warm and dedicated Sous Chef for Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. You will support the head chef to deliver a nutritionally balanced, high-quality menu for residents within budget, and lead a small culinary team to maintain high hygiene and service standards.

We welcome a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent) and a minimum of 1 year catering experience, with compassion and flexibility to cover varied duties as