Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen Team for Nutritious, Balanced Menus

Avery Healthcare Group; Hawley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group in Camberley is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead a culinary team in delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents at Camberley Woods Care Home.

You will prepare modified diets, supervise staff, maintain hygiene standards, and help implement the Avery Food safety management system. A City & Guilds NVQ or equivalent and at least 1 year of catering experience are required, with a flexible approach to cover shifts.

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 high-quality catering for residents.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover varied duties at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Prepare modified diets that are appealing and within IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise and direct culinary staff per Head Chef directives.
• Follow safe food handling to meet hygiene standards.
• Support the team in applying Avery Food safety management system.

Education

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

1 year catering experience

Compassion and care in dining service

Flexibility to cover varied duties

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group in Camberley is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead a culinary team in delivering nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals for residents at Camberley Woods Care Home.

You will prepare modified diets, supervise staff, maintain hygiene standards, and help implement the Avery Food safety management system. A City & Guilds NVQ or equivalent and at least 1 year of catering experience are required, with a flexible approach to cover shifts.