Sous Chef: Lead Culinary Team in Caring Care Home

Avery Healthcare Group; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne. You will assist the Head Chef, lead a culinary team, and ensure nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget.

Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ, with at least 1 year catering experience, and a commitment to high-quality resident service. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.

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

• Support Head Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver balanced, high‑quality meals within budget.
• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and meet IDDSI guidelines.
• Supervise and guide culinary staff, teaching simple prep to unqualified staff.
• Uphold high hygiene standards and food safety aligned with Avery systems.

Skills

Catering experience

Compassion

Flexibility

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne. You will assist the Head Chef, lead a culinary team, and ensure nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget.

Ideal candidates hold City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ, with at least 1 year catering experience, and a commitment to high-quality resident service. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.