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At Avery Healthcare, we are committed to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and aim to celebrate and support you every step of the way.
By joining us, you'll make a positive impact on residents' lives daily—your compassion and dedication truly matter. We offer a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.
We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Sous Chef. If this sounds like the right place for you, we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your role as Sous Chef will focus on supporting the Head Chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, high-quality service, contributing to the well-being of residents within budget.
Additional responsibilities include:
* Preparing modified diets that are appealing, well-balanced, and in accordance with IDDSI guidelines.
* Supervising and guiding culinary staff, providing instruction and demonstrations on food preparation activities.
* Understanding safe food handling principles to ensure hygiene standards are met.
* Supporting team members in understanding the Avery Food Safety Management System.
ABOUT YOU
To succeed, you must embody our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.
Our ideal candidate will:
* Hold a relevant catering qualification such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, NVQ, or equivalent.
* Have at least 1 year of catering experience.
* Demonstrate compassion and a commitment to delivering high-quality culinary services.
* Be adaptable and flexible to cover various responsibilities at short notice.
ABOUT AVERY
At Avery, we are one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes—a place where people love to work. We believe that later years should be as enriching as any other, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.
Please note:
* A DBS Disclosure check is required, with the cost covered 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.
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