Sous Chef

NHS Jobs; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Beckenham Park Care Home in Beckenham to support the head chef and lead a kitchen team providing nutritious, balanced meals within budget. The role involves supervising staff and maintaining high hygiene standards.

Applicants should have a catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent) and at least 1 year of catering experience. A DBS check will be funded by Avery Healthcare.

Qualifications

• Hold relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year catering experience.
• Ability to adapt and cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and meet IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise and direct the work of culinary staff as directed by Head Chef.
• Ensure high hygiene standards and safe food handling in all kitchen activities.
• Support all culinary team members in understanding Avery's food safety management system.

Skills

Catering

Leadership

Food hygiene

Education

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

Job description

Package Description: Shift Details: 7 AM -5 PM, 10 AM- 8 PM, 12 PM- 8 PM At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Sous Chef at Beckenham Park Care Home in Beckenham. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asSous Chefwill be tosupportthe 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 withinbudget. Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• 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.
• Understandingthe principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards.
• Supportingall culinary team members in fullyunderstandingthe Avery Food safety management system.

ABOUT YOU

To besuccessfulin your application, youmust live our values of caring,support,honesty, respect, and accountabilityin all that you do. Our ideal candidatemust:

• Holdarelevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
• Demonstratecompassionandcommitmentto 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, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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: ADBS 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.