Sous Chef
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Kingswood, BS15 4JW
Salary
£14.70
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
3 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
As a Sous Chef at Avery Healthcare, you'll work with the head chef to create delicious, nutritious meals for residents. You'll supervise kitchen staff, follow safe food handling rules, and help the team understand food safety. This role suits someone who is caring, enthusiastic, and has experience in catering.
What you'll need
- You need a relevant catering qualification, like City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ.
- You must have at least 1 year of catering experience.
- You should be able to work safely and follow food safety rules.
- You need to be a team player and able to supervise others.
- You must live the values of Avery Healthcare, including caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.
How to boost your chances
- Get some experience in a kitchen or catering environment to build your skills and confidence.
- Look into getting a relevant catering qualification if you don't already have one.
- Practice your leadership skills by supervising friends or family members in a kitchen setting.
- Research Avery Healthcare's values and culture to make sure you're a good fit.
- Be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations.
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Job description
At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate an...
The Sous Chef role at Avery Healthcare involves supporting the head chef in leading a culinary team to provide a nutritionally balanced and high-quality culinary service. This role includes preparing modified diets, supervising culinary staff, understanding safe food handling, and supporting the culinary team in understanding the Avery Food Safety Management System. The job emphasizes values of respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care. The position requires a relevant catering qualification, at least one year of catering experience, and adaptability. Avery Healthcare provides a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, creating meaningful experiences for both residents and team members.
Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Sous Chef at Avon Valley Care Home in Bristol. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
Your focus asSous Chefwill be tosupportthe 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 withinbudget.
Other responsibilitieswillinclude
- Preparing modified diets that look appealing and are well-balanced and in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
- Supervising and directing the work of culinary staff, as directed by the Head Chef, providing instruction and demonstration to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
- Understandingthe principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards.
- Supporting all culinary team members in fully understanding the Avery Food safety management system.
To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.
Our ideal candidatemust
- Holdarelevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
- Have a minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
- Demonstratecompassionandcommitmentto 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.
ABOUT AVERY
At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," 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. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.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.
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, focusing on creating enriching later years of life for residents. They pride themselves on offering exceptional care across a network of over 100 homes, fostering an inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Their vision is 'creating meaningful lives together,' emphasizing respect, compassion, and a commitment to exceptional care. Avery Healthcare supports the professional growth of its team members while celebrating their hard work. They strive to create meaningful life experiences for both residents and staff, making them a preferred choice for many.
Qualifications
Essential
- A relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
15 August 2026
Last checked
18 August 2026
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