Resident-Care Sous Chef: Nutrition-Driven Kitchen Lead

Avery Healthcare Group

Borehamwood

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 36,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in the UK is seeking a Sous Chef to support the head chef in leading a culinary team, delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents within budget. You will prepare modified diets per IDDSI, supervise staff, maintain high hygiene standards, and adhere to the Avery Food Safety Management System.

DBS check and right to work in the UK are required. Ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ with 1 year catering experience and shows

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.

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 under the Head Chef, training unqualified staff in simple food prep.
Maintaining high hygiene standards by applying safe food handling principles.
Ensuring understanding and adherence to the Avery Food Safety Management System.

Skills

Catering leadership

Menu planning

Modified diets knowledge

Food safety hygiene

Staff supervision

Education

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

Tools

Avery Food safety management system

Job description

DBS check and right to work in the UK are required. Ideal candidate holds City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ with 1 year catering experience and shows

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