Compassionate Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen Team

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare in Camberley is seeking a Sous Chef at Camberley Woods Care Home to support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team, delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents within budget.

You will ensure safety and hygiene standards, supervise kitchen staff, and help implement the Avery Food safety management system. DBS checks and UK work eligibility apply.

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 the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents.
• Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, as directed by the Head Chef, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
• Understanding the principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards.
• Supporting all culinary team members in fully understanding the Avery Food safety management system.

Job description

Avery Healthcare in Camberley is seeking a Sous Chef at Camberley Woods Care Home to support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team, delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents within budget.

You will ensure safety and hygiene standards, supervise kitchen staff, and help implement the Avery Food safety management system. DBS checks and UK work eligibility apply.