Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and employees. This Sous Chef role at their Downend location is a temporary position, offering a competitive hourly rate of £14.50 and the opportunity to work in a supportive, caring environment.
Main duties of the job
As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, high-quality culinary service to residents. This includes preparing modified diets, supervising culinary staff, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards, and contributing to residents' well-being within a budget.
About us
Avery Healthcare, with over 100 homes across the UK, is dedicated to creating meaningful lives and providing exceptional care in a supportive environment where employees are valued and empowered.
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Shift Details: 7 am - 6 pm
We support our care teams and celebrate their hard work. Joining us means making a positive impact daily, with opportunities to grow and develop in a culture that values respect, compassion, and exceptional care. We seek a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Sous Chef.
Job description
**Your role:** to support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team providing balanced, high-quality meals that enhance residents' well-being within budget.
**Additional responsibilities include:**
* Preparing modified diets in accordance with IDDSI guidelines.
* Supervising culinary staff and instructing unqualified staff on food prep activities.
* Ensuring all food handling meets hygiene standards.
* Supporting team members in understanding the food safety management system.
About you
To succeed, you should embody our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.
Our ideal candidate:
* Holds a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent).
* Has at least 1 year of catering experience.
* Demonstrates compassion and commitment to high-quality culinary service.
* Is flexible and adaptable to responsibilities on short notice.
**Additional info:**
* This role requires an ADBS Disclosure check, paid for by Avery Healthcare.
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is necessary.
This advert may be withdrawn before the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Relevant catering qualification and minimum 1 year catering experience, with demonstrated compassion and flexibility.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any criminal convictions.
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