Sous Chef: Lead Compassionate, Balanced-Care Kitchen

Avery Healthcare Group; Royal Tunbridge Wells; Sur place; GBP 26 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Sous Chef for Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes to support the head chef in delivering a nutritionally balanced and high-quality culinary service for residents.

You will lead and train kitchen staff, prepare appetising modified diets per IDDSI, and ensure food safety and hygiene compliance across all kitchen activities. The role requires flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent).
• 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.

Responsabilités

• Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, providing instruction to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
• Ensuring safe food handling to meet high hygiene standards.
• Supporting culinary team members in understanding Avery Food safety management system.

Connaissances

Catering experience

People leadership

Adaptability

Formation

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

Description du poste

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a Sous Chef for Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes to support the head chef in delivering a nutritionally balanced and high-quality culinary service for residents.

You will lead and train kitchen staff, prepare appetising modified diets per IDDSI, and ensure food safety and hygiene compliance across all kitchen activities. The role requires flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.