Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A care service provider in Winchester is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team. Your role will involve preparing modified diets, supervising staff, and ensuring high hygiene standards. The ideal candidate should have a relevant catering qualification and experience in catering, demonstrating compassion in delivering culinary services. This position offers full-time hours and a competitive salary of £15 an hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary services.
• Adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team.
• Prepare modified diets that are appealing and well-balanced.
• Supervise culinary staff and ensure hygiene standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety knowledge

Compassion and commitment

Adaptability

Education

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

Job description

Job summary

The role of Sous Chef at Avery Healthcare in Winchester is to support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service to residents. The Sous Chef will prepare modified diets, supervise culinary staff, and ensure that all food preparation meets high hygiene standards.

Main duties

As a Sous Chef, your primary focus will be to support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality service to residents. You will be responsible for preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced, supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, and ensuring hygiene standards. You will also support the culinary team in understanding the Avery Food Safety Management System.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members, offering care across more than 100 homes. They strive to create an enriching environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Details

Date posted: 18 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £15 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1382792565

Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Winchester, SO22 5JH

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 7 am to 3 pm or 11 am to 19 pm

At Avery Healthcare, we support the people who care for our residents and celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you will be making a positive impact on residents’ lives; your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We are committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. You will be part of a close-knit team that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

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 service, contributing to the residents’ well-being and achieving it within budget.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Preparing modified diets that are appealing and well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, 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 meets the highest hygiene standards.
• Supporting all culinary team members in fully understanding the Avery Food Safety Management System.

About you

Our values are caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability. 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 delivering high-quality culinary services to residents.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

About Avery

At Avery, we are not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we are a place where people love to work. Our vision is "creating meaningful lives together," and 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.

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.