Sous Chef

Avery Healthcare; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare in Bristol is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to join our Avon Valley Care Home kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef in delivering a nutritionally balanced, high-quality culinary service for residents, working to budget and safety standards.

You should hold City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent, with at least 1 year of catering experience, and be able to adapt to a range of duties at short notice while demonstrating compassion and commitment to

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a kitchen team in a care environment.
• Knowledge of nutrient requirements and safe food handling.
• Ability to adapt to changing resident needs and menus.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in delivering nutritionally balanced meals within budget.
• Supervise and mentor culinary staff, including training of junior team members.
• Maintain high hygiene standards and ensure compliance with food safety procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Flexibility

Nutrition knowledge

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Package Description

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.

Package Description

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 at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol. 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 Will Include

• 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.

Please Note This Role Will Require

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be 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.