At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the head chef in leading a culinary team and prepare modified diets.
- Company: Avery Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes.
- Benefits: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment are provided.
- Other info: Position located at Saxon Manor Care Home in Godmanchester.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on residents’ lives every day with your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Must hold a relevant catering qualification and have at least one year of experience.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close‑knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.
You’re the Sous Chef at Saxon Manor Care Home in Godmanchester. Your focus is to support the head chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high‑quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well‑being of the residents and is achieved within budget.
Responsibilities
- Prepare modified diets that look appealing and are well‑balanced and are in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
- Supervise and direct the work of culinary staff, as directed by the Head Chef, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
- Understand the principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards.
- Support all culinary team members in fully understanding the Avery Food safety management system.
Qualifications
- Live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.
- Hold a relevant catering qualification – City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
- Have a minimum of one year of catering experience.
- Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high‑quality culinary services to residents.
- Be able to adapt and be flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
Requirements
- DBS Disclosure check – the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Sous Chef in Huntingdon employer: Avery Healthcare Group
Avery Healthcare values respect, compassion, and exceptional care. Located in Godmanchester, they offer a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development. Join a close-knit team dedicated to enriching the lives of residents and staff alike.
