Job summary
Package Description: Shift Details: 7:30 am - 19:00 pm over 4 days per week, alternate weekends 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 Aldridge Care Home in Aldridge. e. 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
Main duties of the job
At Avery Healthcare, the Sous Chef position involves supporting the head chef in leading a culinary team to deliver high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals for residents. The role requires preparing modified diets that adhere to IDDSI guidelines, supervising culinary staff, and maintaining high hygiene standards in food preparation. A commitment to the Avery Food safety management system is essential. The position involves shift work from 7:30 am to 19:00 pm over four days a week with alternate weekends. The sous chef is expected to show compassion, respect, and a commitment to exceptional care while being flexible to cover various responsibilities as needed.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs leading providers of luxury elderly care homes. Their vision, 'creating meaningful lives together,' focuses on enriching residents' later years with exceptional care and meaningful experiences. Avery Healthcare boasts over 100 care homes across the country, fostering a supportive, inspiring environment for both residents and employees. They value respect, compassion, and accountability, creating a workplace where employees feel valued and empowered. Avery's commitment to quality care makes it a preferred choice for both residents and team members, ensuring a culture of enrichment and support throughout their network.
Details
- Date posted: 03 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £15.15 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 1523309159
- Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Aldridge, WS9 8UH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Package Description:
Shift Details: 7:30 am - 19:00 pm over 4 days per week, alternate weekends
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
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.
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This advert is for Sous Chef with Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. in Knowle, Midlands, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £15.15 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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