Sous Chef at Saxon Manor Care Home, one of Avery Healthcare's homes, supporting the head chef in leading the kitchen team. The work centres on nutritionally balanced, high-quality meals within budget, including modified diets to IDDSI guidance and supervision of unqualified staff. Food safety follows Avery's own management system, and the employer funds the DBS check. A catering qualification and a year's catering experience are needed, along with proof of right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Support the head chef in leading the culinary team
- Provide a nutritionally balanced, high-quality culinary service within budget that supports residents' well-being
- Prepare modified diets that look appealing, are well balanced and follow IDDSI guidance
- Supervise and direct culinary staff, instructing and demonstrating simple food preparation to unqualified staff
- Apply safe food handling principles to meet the highest hygiene standards
- Help all culinary team members understand the Avery Food safety management system
What’s required
Qualifications
- Relevant catering qualification, City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year's catering experience
Skills & knowledge
- Compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary services to residents
- Adaptability and flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice
Checks & eligibility
- DBS disclosure check, cost met by Avery Healthcare
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
Other
- Living Avery's values of caring, support, honesty, respect and accountability
What’s offered
- Learning and development opportunities throughout your career
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
