Sous Chef - Lead Nutritious, Resident-Focused Care Kitchen

Avery Healthcare Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Loxley Park Care Home in Sheffield. You will support the Head Chef in delivering a nutritionally balanced and high-quality culinary service within budget to residents.

Responsibilities include preparing modified diets per IDDSI guidance, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring food safety standards with the Avery Food Safety management system. 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.
• Minimum of 1 year catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality culinary services for residents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare modified diets that look appealing and meet IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise and direct culinary staff under Head Chef guidance.
• Ensure safe food handling and high hygiene standards in all kitchen activities.
• Support the Avery Food Safety management system across the kitchen.

Skills

Compassion

Flexibility

Team leadership

Education

City & Guilds 706/1

City & Guilds 706/2

NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Sous Chef for Loxley Park Care Home in Sheffield. You will support the Head Chef in delivering a nutritionally balanced and high-quality culinary service within budget to residents.

Responsibilities include preparing modified diets per IDDSI guidance, supervising kitchen staff, and ensuring food safety standards with the Avery Food Safety management system. DBS check and UK work eligibility are required.