Sous Chef - Bank

Shift Details: 7 am-3:30 pm / 11 am- 7:30 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 - Bank at Elton House Care Home in Watford. 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, Youll support the head chef in leading a culinary team providing a nutritionally balanced, high-quality culinary service. Responsibilities include preparing modified diets in accordance with IDDSI guidance, supervising culinary staff, understanding safe food handling principles, and supporting team members in understanding the Avery Food safety management system. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant catering qualification like City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ, have at least 1 year of experience, demonstrate compassion, and be adaptive to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They focus on creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together.' Avery proudly offers exceptional care across over 100 homes, providing a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued. Their care homes are a place where people love to work, believing the later years of life should be enriching. They offer opportunities for personal growth and commitment to exceptional care, making them the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.