Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider is seeking a Sous Chef to support the head chef in delivering high-quality culinary services. The role involves preparing nutritionally balanced meals and supervising staff to ensure compliance with food safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a relevant catering qualification and at least one year of experience in a similar role. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact on residents' lives while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
• Ability to demonstrate high-quality culinary services to residents.
• Flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the head chef in leading a culinary team.
• Prepare modified diets in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise culinary staff and ensure high hygiene standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

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

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 employees alike, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'.

Main duties of the job

As a Sous Chef at Avery Healthcare, your focus will be to support the head chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well‑being of the residents and is achieved within budget. You will be responsible for preparing modified diets, supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards, and supporting the team in understanding Avery's food safety management system.

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 supporting their teams and providing a caring, respectful, and empowering environment for both residents and employees.

Details

Date posted: 28 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £19.40 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 1432526994

Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Downend, BS36 1AJ

Job description & responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 07:00-17:30

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. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day. Your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close‑knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award‑winning team as a Sous Chef. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Sous Chef will be to support the head chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high‑quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well‑being of the residents and is achieved within budget.

Other 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.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must:

• 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.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we're not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we're a place where people love to work. 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. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Requirements

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Person Specification – Qualifications Essential

• To be successful in this role, you must hold a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent) and have a minimum of 1 year of catering experience. You should also demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high‑quality culinary services to residents, as well as the ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Avery Healthcare, Downend, BS36 1AJ

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