Sous Chef - Bank

Avery Healthcare; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm and enthusiastic Sous Chef to join their award-winning team in London. This role involves supporting the Head Chef in providing high-quality culinary services, supervising staff, and managing dietary needs of residents. Candidates should possess relevant catering qualifications and experience, demonstrating a compassionate commitment to enhancing residents' well-being.

Benefits

Caring and supportive environment

Opportunities for growth and development

Costs covered for DBS Disclosure check

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant catering qualification.
• Have at least 1 year of catering experience.
• Demonstrate commitment to high-quality culinary services.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team.
• Prepare modified diets in compliance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise culinary staff and ensure food safety standards.

Skills

Compassion

Adaptability

Food Safety

Education

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

Job description

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At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and are committed to celebrating and supporting you every step of the way.

By joining us, you'll make a positive impact on residents' lives daily — your compassion and dedication truly matter. We offer a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Sous Chef. If this sounds like the right place for you, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your role 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, contributing to residents' well-being within budget.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Preparing modified diets that are appealing, well-balanced, and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervising and directing culinary staff, providing instruction and demonstrations on food preparation activities.
• Understanding the principles of safe food handling to ensure hygiene standards are met.
• Supporting culinary team members in understanding the Avery Food Safety Management System.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed, you must embody our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Hold a relevant catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, NVQ, or equivalent.
• Have at least 1 year of catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and a commitment to high-quality culinary services for residents.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover various responsibilities at short notice.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we’re one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes — a place where people love to work. We believe later years should be enriching, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note:

• A DBS Disclosure check is required, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is necessary.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.