Lead Care Home Sous Chef Nutritious Dining

Avery Healthcare Group; Huntingdonshire; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a friendly and dedicated Sous Chef to join our Saxon Manor Care Home kitchen in Godmanchester. You will assist the Head Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals that meet residents’ needs within budget.

Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent, with at least 1 year of catering experience. You should be compassionate, adaptable, and able to cover a range of responsibilities at short

Qualifications

• 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 culinary services to residents.
• Flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Catering experience

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a friendly and dedicated Sous Chef to join our Saxon Manor Care Home kitchen in Godmanchester. You will assist the Head Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals that meet residents’ needs within budget.

Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent, with at least 1 year of catering experience. You should be compassionate, adaptable, and able to cover a range of responsibilities at short