Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading luxury elderly care provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their culinary team. You will collaborate with the Head Chef to provide high-quality meals, supervise staff, and ensure food safety standards are met. The ideal candidate must have a relevant catering qualification and at least 1 year of catering experience. This full-time position offers a salary of £16.50 to £16.75 per hour in Borehamwood.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
• Ability to understand safe food handling practices.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Head Chef to lead culinary team.
• Prepare nutritionally balanced, comprehensive meals.
• Supervise culinary staff and provide instruction.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

Catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent)

Job description

Job Summary

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, and are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Sous Chef to join their award‑winning culinary team.

About Us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together". They are committed to offering exceptional care and creating a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Job Details

Date posted: 31 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £16.50 to £16.75 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 1416200265
Location: Avery Healthcare, Elstree, WD6 3RG

Shift Details

7:00–19:00, 7:00–15:00, 11:00–19:00

Responsibilities

The Sous Chef will collaborate with the Head Chef to lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, high‑quality culinary services that support overall resident wellbeing while staying within budget.

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

Requirements

To be successful in this role you must: live the company values of caring, support, honesty, respect and accountability; 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 services to residents; and be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Additional Information

• ADBS Disclosure check (cost covered by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure & Barring Service application will be required.

Employer

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Avery Healthcare, Elstree, WD6 3RG

Contact

Website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/