Job summary
The role of Sous Chef at Avery Healthcare in Winchester is to support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service to residents. The Sous Chef will prepare modified diets, supervise culinary staff, and ensure that all food preparation meets high hygiene standards.
Main duties
As a Sous Chef, your primary focus will be to support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality service to residents. You will be responsible for preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced, supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, and ensuring hygiene standards. You will also support the culinary team in understanding the Avery Food Safety Management System.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and team members, offering care across more than 100 homes. They strive to create an enriching environment where employees feel valued and empowered.
Details
Date posted: 18 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £15 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 1382792565
Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Winchester, SO22 5JH
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Shift Details: 7 am to 3 pm or 11 am to 19 pm
At Avery Healthcare, we support the people who care for our residents and celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you will be making a positive impact on residents’ lives; your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We are committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. You will be part of a close-knit team that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as Sous Chef will be to support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality service, contributing to the residents’ well-being and achieving it within budget.
Other responsibilities will include:
* Preparing modified diets that are appealing and well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
* Supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
* Understanding the principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation meets the highest hygiene standards.
* Supporting all culinary team members in fully understanding the Avery Food Safety Management System.
About you
Our values are caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability. Our ideal candidate must:
* 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 culinary services to residents.
* Be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
About Avery
At Avery, we are not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we are a place where people love to work. Our vision is "creating meaningful lives together," and we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.
Please note this role will require:
* ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
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