Sous Chef

NHS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join the team in Birmingham. The successful candidate will prepare balanced diets, supervise staff, and maintain hygiene standards to ensure high-quality culinary services for residents. A relevant catering qualification and prior experience in catering are required. The role offers a full-time, permanent contract with a competitive hourly wage.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
• Ability to adapt and cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare modified diets in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise culinary staff and provide instruction.
• Ensure safe food handling meets hygiene standards.
• Lead a culinary team providing comprehensive service.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety knowledge

Compassion and commitment

Education

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

Job description

Job Summary

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award‑winning team as a Sous Chef.

Responsibilities

• Prepare modified diets that look appealing, are well‑balanced, and are in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise and direct the work of culinary staff, 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.
• Lead a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high‑quality culinary service, contributing to the overall well‑being of the residents and achieved within budget.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant catering qualification: City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, 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 adapt and be flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

About Avery Healthcare

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Location

Avery Healthcare, Tile Cross, B33 0LT

Salary and Contract

Salary: £13.90 an hour. Contract: Permanent. Working pattern: Full‑time. Reference number: 1424742773.

Additional Information

• Disclosure & Barring Service (ADBS) check – cost met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.