Compassionate Sous Chef – Lead Kitchen Team (Care Home)

Avery Healthcare Group; Lichfield; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in the UK is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the Head Chef at Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. You will help deliver a nutritionally balanced, high-quality menu for residents within budget, while leading and developing a caring culinary team.

You will prepare modified diets per IDDSI guidance, supervise staff, ensure hygiene standards, and contribute to a safe food-safety culture across the kitchen.

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 high-quality culinary services for residents.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the culinary team as directed by the Head Chef.
• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and are balanced per IDDSI guidance.
• Ensure high hygiene standards and safe food handling in all kitchen activities.
• Support the Avery Food Safety Management System and staff training.

Skills

Catering experience

Compassionate service

Adaptable/flexible

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group in the UK is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the Head Chef at Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. You will help deliver a nutritionally balanced, high-quality menu for residents within budget, while leading and developing a caring culinary team.

You will prepare modified diets per IDDSI guidance, supervise staff, ensure hygiene standards, and contribute to a safe food-safety culture across the kitchen.