Sous Chef - Bank

NHS; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider is looking for a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality culinary services. The ideal candidate will possess relevant catering qualifications and at least 1 year of experience, demonstrating a compassionate approach to food preparation. This position requires effective team leadership and a commitment to food safety practices. Flexible working patterns are offered in Sidcup.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant catering qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion in culinary service.
• Ability to adapt to various responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading the culinary team.
• Prepare appealing and balanced modified diets.
• Supervise culinary staff and provide instructions.
• Ensure all food preparation meets hygiene standards.

Skills

Compassion

Team leadership

Food safety understanding

Adaptability

Education

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

Job description

Job summary

The role of Sous Chef at Avery Healthcare's Bank location is focused on supporting the Head Chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service to residents. The successful candidate will have relevant catering qualifications, at least 1 year of experience, and demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering exceptional care.

Main duties of the job

As Sous Chef, your responsibilities will include preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced, supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, understanding food safety principles, and supporting the team in implementing Avery's food safety management system.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together." They are passionate about creating enriching experiences for both residents and employees, offering a supportive and inspiring environment where people feel valued and empowered.

Details

Date posted: 03 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £13.50 an hour

Contract: Bank

Working pattern: Flexible working

Reference number: 1418670285

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Sidcup

DA14 6LF

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 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. 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 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.
• 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 candidate must:

• 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.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent, and have a minimum of 1 year of catering experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address: Avery Healthcare, Sidcup, DA14 6LF

Employer's website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/