Sous Chef – Lead Caring Kitchen for Residents

NHS Jobs; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. You will support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team that delivers nutritionally balanced meals within budget, enhancing residents' well-being through high-quality cooking and careful portioning.

The ideal candidate will hold a catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent), have at least one year of catering experience, and show compassion and flexibility to

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Understanding the principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards.
• Supporting all culinary team members in fully understanding the Avery Food safety management system.

Skills

Catering experience

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Darwin Court Care Home in Lichfield. You will support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team that delivers nutritionally balanced meals within budget, enhancing residents' well-being through high-quality cooking and careful portioning.

The ideal candidate will hold a catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent), have at least one year of catering experience, and show compassion and flexibility to