Job Summary
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, and are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Sous Chef to join their award‑winning culinary team.
About Us
Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, with a vision of "creating meaningful lives together". They are committed to offering exceptional care and creating a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.
Job Details
Date posted: 31 October 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £16.50 to £16.75 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 1416200265
Location: Avery Healthcare, Elstree, WD6 3RG
Shift Details
7:00–19:00, 7:00–15:00, 11:00–19:00
Responsibilities
The Sous Chef will collaborate with the Head Chef to lead a culinary team that provides nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, high‑quality culinary services that support overall resident wellbeing while staying within budget.
* Prepare modified diets that are appealing, well balanced, and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
* Supervise and direct the work of culinary staff, providing instruction and demonstration to staff on simple food preparation.
* Understand the principles of safe food handling to ensure all kitchen activity meets the highest hygiene standards.
* Support all culinary team members in fully understanding the Avery Food safety management system.
Requirements
To be successful in this role you must: live the company values of caring, support, honesty, respect and accountability; 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 delivering high‑quality services to residents; and be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
Additional Information
* ADBS Disclosure check (cost covered by Avery Healthcare).
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure & Barring Service application will be required.
Employer
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Avery Healthcare, Elstree, WD6 3RG
Contact
Website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/
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