Package Description
At Avery Healthcare, we support the people who care for our residents, celebrate and support them every step of the way. Joining us means making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day; 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 and value respect, compassion and 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, high-quality service within budget. Other responsibilities include:
- Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced 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
To be successful you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect and accountability. The ideal candidate:
- 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 the delivery of high‑quality culinary services to residents.
- Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
Required
Role will require:
- ADBS Disclosure check – cost met by Avery Healthcare.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Sous Chef in Sevenoaks employer: Avery Healthcare Group
Avery Healthcare Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and compassionate work environment in the picturesque setting of Beaconsfield. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, we provide ongoing training and career advancement opportunities, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of an award-winning team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents and their families.
