Sous Chef
About this role
Job Advertisement: Sous Chef
Position: Sous Chef (Permanent)
Location: Elstree View Care Home, Edgewarebury Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Salary: £16.80 per hour
Shift Details: 07:00 - 19:00 / 07:00 - 14:30 / 11:00 - 19:00
Contract Type: Permanent (Closing Date: 16 October 2026)
Presented by: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency on behalf of Avery Healthcare
About the Role
As a Sous Chef, your focus will be to support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team that provides a nutritionally balanced, comprehensive, and high-quality culinary service. Your work will contribute directly to the overall well-being of our residents while ensuring all operations are achieved within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare modified diets that look appealing, are well-balanced, and strictly adhere to IDDSI guidance.
Supervise and direct the work of culinary staff as directed by the Head Chef, providing instruction and demonstrations to unqualified staff on simple food preparation activities.
Apply the principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards.
Support all culinary team members in thoroughly understanding the Avery Food Safety Management System.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual who embodies Avery's core values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable.
Qualifications & Experience: Must hold a relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, NVQ, or equivalent) and possess a minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
Skills & Attributes: Compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality culinary services to residents, alongside the adaptability and flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
Requirements: Applicants must have proof of eligibility to work in the UK and undergo a DBS disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare).
Why Join Us? (Benefits & Rewards)
Joining Avery Healthcare means becoming part of an inspiring, award-winning team where your hard work is celebrated and your career growth is supported. Enjoy fantastic benefits:
Competitive Pay: £16.80 per hour.
Secure Employment: A stable, permanent contract with ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
Supportive Culture: A close-knit, caring environment focused on staff wellbeing and teamwork.
Comprehensive Training: Full induction and continuous professional development with one of the UK’s leading luxury elderly care providers.