Compassionate Sous Chef – Lead Resident Kitchen

Avery Healthcare Group; Braintree; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 26 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

DBS check funded by Avery

Eligibility to work in the UK provided

Résumé du poste

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to join Braintree Mews Care Home. You will support the head chef, lead the culinary team, and ensure nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents within budget.

We value compassion, flexibility and reliability; the role requires a catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1/706/2 or NVQ or equivalent) and at least one year of catering experience.

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

Responsabilités

• 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 to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
• Understanding the principles of safe food handling to ensure high hygiene standards in all kitchen activities.
• Supporting all culinary team members in fully understanding Avery Food safety management system.

Connaissances

Catering experience

Compassion

Adaptability

Team supervision

Formation

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

Description du poste

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to join Braintree Mews Care Home. You will support the head chef, lead the culinary team, and ensure nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents within budget.

We value compassion, flexibility and reliability; the role requires a catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1/706/2 or NVQ or equivalent) and at least one year of catering experience.