About this role
Job summary
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 Edenbridge Manor Care Home in Kent. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
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, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service, which contributes to the overall well-being of the residents and is achieved within budget. Other responsibilities will include: Prepa
Main duties of the job
As a Sous Chef at Avery Healthcare, your primary responsibility is to support the head chef by leading a culinary team that ensures a high-quality culinary service for the residents. The role involves preparing modified diets that align with IDDSI guidelines, supervising the culinary staff, and ensuring all food preparation activities meet exceptional hygiene standards. A strong emphasis is placed on teamwork and working in a supportive environment. The position requires at least one year of catering experience and relevant catering qualifications such as City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, or an NVQ or equivalent. Avery Healthcare encourages a work culture rooted in respect, compassion, and a dedication to exceptional care. This role is pivotal in impacting the lives of residents positively every day, cultivating a meaningful work and living environment.
About us
Avery Healthcare is a prominent provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, recognized not only for the exceptional living environment it provides to its residents but also for the supportive and rewarding atmosphere it extends to its employees. The organization's ethos centers around enriching the later years of life and creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff. Averys philosophy of "creating meaningful lives together" is realized through their expanding network of over 100 homes where employees are valued and empowered. This vision fosters a close-knit community setting where staff feels part of a supportive family, contributing to high-quality resident care and professional growth alike. Avery Healthcare's commitment to exceptional care and meaningful work experiences makes it a preferred choice for both residents and employees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 Edenbridge Manor Care Home in Kent. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
- 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.
ABOUT YOU
- 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevance catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address
Avery Healthcare
Aignan Way
TN8 5FA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)