Senior Sous Chef - Care Home Kitchen Lead

Avery Healthcare Group

Huntingdon

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 27,000

Full time

7 days ago

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DBS check funded

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Saxon Manor Care Home in Godmanchester. You will support the Head Chef in leading a team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, and to ensure residents’ well-being through careful menu planning and safety-compliant preparation.

The role requires a City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 (or NVQ) qualification or equivalent, with 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 the delivery of high-quality culinary services to residents.
Be able to be adaptive 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, as directed by the Head Chef, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
Understanding the principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards.
Supporting all culinary team members in fully understanding the Avery Food safety management system.