About this role
Job summary 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 Scholars Mews Care Home in Stratford-upon-Avon. 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: 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.
Main duties of the job The role of a Sous Chef at Avery Healthcare involves supporting the people who care for the residents, making a positive impact on their lives daily. The individual will be part of a close-knit team that values respect and compassion. The main responsibilities include supporting the head chef in leading a culinary team to provide a nutritionally balanced, high-quality culinary service that contributes to the overall well-being of the residents. This involves preparing modified diets in accordance with IDDSI guidance, supervising culinary staff, and ensuring food preparation meets the highest hygiene standards. Additionally, the Sous Chef will help all culinary team members understand the Avery Food safety management system. The individual must live up to Avery Healthcares values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all their actions. Candidates must hold a relevant catering qualification and have a minimum of 1 year of catering experience. They should be compassionate, committed, and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.
About us Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, characterized by their supportive and enriching environment for both residents and staff. At Avery, the later years of life are as enriching as any other, thanks to a focus on creating meaningful experiences. The organization operates over 100 care homes where exceptional care is delivered across its growing network. Avery is recognized for its vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' and prides itself on building an inspiring atmosphere where employees are valued and empowered. Working at Avery means joining an award-winning team committed to providing exceptional care to residents and creating an environment that employees love. Avery's culture emphasizes respect, compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to exceptional care, which is underscored by the belief in nurturing its staff and providing opportunities for learning and development throughout careers.
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 Scholars Mews Care Home in Stratford-upon-Avon. 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:
A DBS 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.
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
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 6HE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)