Sous Chef – Care Home Kitchen Leader

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stamford Bridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare

Opportunities to learn and develop

Job summary

Avery Healthcare, via Priory Court Care Home in Stamford, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the head chef and lead a kitchen team in delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget. The role requires supervising cooking staff and ensuring high hygiene standards while accommodating residents’ dietary needs.

You will hold a catering qualification and have at least one year of catering experience, plus a DBS check and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Qualified in catering (e.g., City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ) or equivalent
• At least one year of catering experience
• DBS disclosure check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Support the head chef in leading a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced meals within budget
• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and follow IDDSI guidance
• Supervise and direct kitchen staff, instructing and showing simple food prep to unqualified staff
• Ensure high hygiene standards through safe food handling
• Support the Avery Food Safety Management System across the team

Skills

Compassion

Adaptable

Flexible

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare, via Priory Court Care Home in Stamford, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the head chef and lead a kitchen team in delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget. The role requires supervising cooking staff and ensuring high hygiene standards while accommodating residents’ dietary needs.

You will hold a catering qualification and have at least one year of catering experience, plus a DBS check and the right to work in the UK.