Compassionate Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Nutritious Menus

Avery Healthcare Group; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm Sous Chef for Priory Court Care Home in Stamford. You will support the Head Chef and lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, ensuring every resident enjoys a delicious, safe dining experience.

We value compassion, reliability and flexibility. The role requires a catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent) and at least 1 year of catering experience; a DBS check is provided by Avery

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 delivering high-quality culinary services to residents.
• Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Support head chef in leading a culinary team to provide nutritionally balanced, high-quality service within budget.
• Prepare modified diets in line with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise and direct culinary staff and provide coaching to unqualified staff.
• Ensure high hygiene standards through safe food handling and food safety systems.

Skills

Catering experience

Team leadership

Adaptable

Education

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

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm Sous Chef for Priory Court Care Home in Stamford. You will support the Head Chef and lead a culinary team to deliver nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, ensuring every resident enjoys a delicious, safe dining experience.

We value compassion, reliability and flexibility. The role requires a catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent) and at least 1 year of catering experience; a DBS check is provided by Avery