About this role
Job summary Package Description: Shift Details: 7 AM -5 PM/ 10 AM- 8 PM /12 PM- 8 PM 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 Beckenham Park Care Home in Beckenham. 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, comprehe
Main duties of the job Avery Healthcare is looking for a committed Sous Chef to join our award-winning team at Beckenham Park Care Home. Your role will involve supporting the head chef in providing high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for our residents while adhering to budget constraints. You will also be responsible for supervising culinary staff, preparing modified diets according to IDDSI guidelines, and ensuring all food preparation meets high hygiene standards. The shifts vary between 7 AM to 8 PM. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of one year of catering experience, hold a relevant catering qualification, and demonstrate commitment to high-quality culinary services. Flexibility to cover responsibilities at short notice is essential. We pride ourselves on a supportive environment where respect, compassion, and exceptional care are fundamental values. Avery Healthcare requires all staff to undergo a DBS Disclosure check and prove eligibility to work in the UK.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of luxury elderly care homes, creating a supportive and inspiring environment for both residents and staff. With a vision to create meaningful lives together, Avery is dedicated to offering exceptional care across its growing network of over 100 homes. The organization prioritizes enriching the later years of life, ensuring that both residents and team members have meaningful experiences. The culture at Avery values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care, making it a preferred choice for those who seek a rewarding career in elder care. At Avery, employees are supported in their roles, celebrated for their hard work, and encouraged to grow professionally in a caring environment.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Shift Details:7 AM -5 PM/ 10 AM- 8 PM /12 PM- 8 PM
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 Beckenham Park Care Home in Beckenham. 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. Supportingall culinary team members in fullyunderstandingthe Avery Food safety management system.
ABOUT YOU
To besuccessfulin your application, youmust live our values of caring,support,honesty, respect, and accountabilityin 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
Hold a relevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent. Have a 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
Beckenham
BR3 3FH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)