About the role
As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive and high‑quality culinary service. You will help ensure that this service contributes to the overall well‑being of residents and is achieved within budget.
Job responsibilities
* 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 unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
* Apply principles of safe food handling so that all food preparation meets the highest hygiene standards.
* Support the culinary team in understanding the Avery Food safety management system.
About you
* Hold a relevant catering qualification such as 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 the delivery of high‑quality culinary services to residents.
* Be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities on short notice.
About Avery
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across our network of over 100 homes. We value respect, compassion and a shared commitment to exceptional care, and provide a supportive and inspiring environment for employees.
Required qualifications & checks
* Disclosure and Barring Service check (the cost will be met by Avery Healthcare).
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
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