Sous Chef | Lead Kitchen for Nutritious Elder Care

Avery Healthcare Group; Sidcup; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef at Frognal House Care Home in Sidcup, Kent. You will support the Head Chef in delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget to residents.

You will supervise culinary staff, prepare modified diets per IDDSI guidance, and uphold the Avery Food Safety Management System with a strong focus on hygiene and resident well-being. Prior catering experience and qualification are required.

Qualifications

• Hold relevant catering qualifications (City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent).
• Minimum of 1 year catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality culinary services.

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, providing instruction to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
• Understanding the principles of safe food handling to meet the highest hygiene standards.
• Supporting all culinary team members in fully understanding the Avery Food safety management system.

Skills

Catering

Team leadership

Food handling

Nutrition

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef at Frognal House Care Home in Sidcup, Kent. You will support the Head Chef in delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget to residents.

You will supervise culinary staff, prepare modified diets per IDDSI guidance, and uphold the Avery Food Safety Management System with a strong focus on hygiene and resident well-being. Prior catering experience and qualification are required.