Compassionate Sous Chef | Senior Care Kitchen Lead

Avery Healthcare; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Edenbridge Manor Care Home in Kent. You will assist the Head Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high‑quality meals for residents, while managing costs and maintaining high hygiene standards.

The role requires a relevant catering qualification and at least 1 year of catering experience. You will work within a values‑driven environment that emphasizes care, respect, and accountability, and may need to

Qualifications

• Relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent).
• Minimum 1 year 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the head chef in leading a culinary team to provide a nutritionally balanced, high‑quality service within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that are appealing and well‑balanced per IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise and direct culinary staff, and train unqualified staff in simple food preparation activities.
• Ensure food handling meets the highest hygiene standards and support the Avery Food safety management system.

Skills

Catering expertise

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Edenbridge Manor Care Home in Kent. You will assist the Head Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high‑quality meals for residents, while managing costs and maintaining high hygiene standards.

The role requires a relevant catering qualification and at least 1 year of catering experience. You will work within a values‑driven environment that emphasizes care, respect, and accountability, and may need to