Sous Chef - Bank

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury elderly care provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a relevant catering qualification and at least one year of catering experience. Responsibilities include preparing nutritious meals, supervising culinary staff, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Join a nurturing environment where you can make a meaningful impact on residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant catering qualification.
• Have a minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary services.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team.
• Prepare modified diets in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met.

Skills

Catering experience

Adaptability

Compassion

Education

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

Job description

Overview

This is a temporary Sous Chef role at Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. The role involves supporting the Head Chef in leading a culinary team that provides high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for residents.

Job responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team to provide a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service, contributing to residents’ well-being and achieving within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise and direct the work of culinary staff, providing instruction and demonstrations to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are met and support the team in understanding the Avery Food Safety Management System.

About Avery

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and employees, and offer a supportive and inspiring environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

Qualifications

• 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.

Other information

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

Please note this role may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.