Sous Chef

As a Sous Chef at Avery Healthcare, you'll be part of a team that significantly impacts residents' lives. You'll support the head chef and lead a culinary team to deliver high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals that enhance residents' well-being. Your role requires preparing modified diets according to IDDSI guidance, supervising culinary staff, and ensuring adherence to food safety and hygiene standards. Additionally, youll help culinary team members understand the Avery Food safety management system. You embody the values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability and show adaptability in your role. This position requires a relevant catering qualification, a minimum of 1-year catering experience, and a DBS check provided by Avery.

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 Saxon Manor Care Home in Godmanchester. 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.

To be successful in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all that you do.

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:

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 largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, promoting fulfilling later years for residents. They create meaningful experiences for both residents and staff, aligning with their vision of 'creating meaningful lives together.' With a network of over 100 homes, Avery Healthcare offers exceptional care and builds a supportive environment that values employees, recognizing and empowering them every day. They focus on enriching lives through high-standard care and foster a workplace where staff are celebrated and supported, encouraging professional growth and development opportunities in a nurturing setting.

Qualifications

Essential: - Relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Minimum of 1 year of catering experience.