# Sous Chef > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sous-chef/6936b441-4651-4456-9cce-fb4536de6860 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sous-chef/6936b441-4651-4456-9cce-fb4536de6860.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. - **Town:** Knowle - **Region:** Midlands - **Country:** United Kingdom - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £15 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-22T16:06:14.385Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/L0034-26-2587?employerCode=L0034 ## Job Content ### Job summary Shift Details: 0700-1500/1130-1930 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 Cliveden Manor Care Home in Marlow. 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 withi ### Main duties of the job As a Sous Chef at Avery Healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on residents every day. Your primary focus will be supporting the head chef in leading a culinary team to provide a balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service. This includes preparing modified diets that are appealing and well-balanced according to IDDSI guidance. You will supervise and direct culinary staff as guided by the Head Chef, providing instruction to unqualified staff in food preparation. Responsibilities also include adhering to principles of safe food handling, ensuring the kitchen's hygiene standards, and supporting the team in understanding the Avery Food safety management system. ### About us Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes. Our mission is to enrich the later years of life, creating meaningful experiences for both our residents and staff. We have over 100 homes in our network, offering exceptional care and fostering a supportive and inspiring work environment. At Avery, we are driven by our vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' ensuring that our employees feel valued and empowered each day. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike. ### Details - Date posted: 22 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £15 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 1519637693 - Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Marlow, SL7 1HX, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Package Description: Shift Details: 0700-1500/1130-1930 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 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. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to 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. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references.