Sous Chef post at Frognal House Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group, a large provider of care homes. The role supports the head chef in leading a kitchen team that serves nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget. Work includes preparing modified diets to IDDSI guidance, directing culinary staff and training unqualified staff in simple food preparation. A DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK are required.
What the job involves
- Support the head chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, high-quality service within budget
- Prepare appealing, well-balanced modified diets in line with IDDSI guidance
- Supervise and direct culinary staff as directed by the Head Chef
- Instruct and demonstrate simple food preparation to unqualified staff
- Apply safe food handling principles to meet the highest hygiene standards in the kitchen
- Support culinary team members in understanding the Avery Food safety management system
What's required
Qualifications
- Relevant catering qualification, such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, NVQ or equivalent
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year catering experience
Skills & knowledge
- Compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary services to residents
- Adaptable and flexible, able to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
Checks & eligibility
- DBS disclosure check
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Lives the employer's values of caring, support, honesty, respect and accountability
What's offered
- Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
