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Sous Chef
Sous Chef – Derby Heights Care Home (Littleover, Derby)
Job Introduction
At Avery Healthcare, we are passionate about supporting the teams who provide exceptional care to our residents. Recognising the incredible effort of our staff, we strive to celebrate and empower them at every step.
When you join us, you’ll make a tangible difference in the daily lives of our residents with your compassion and dedication. We foster a caring, supportive environment, offering continuous opportunities for professional growth, while maintaining a respectful, collaborative culture built on compassion and commitment to excellence.
We’re now seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Sous Chef at Derby Heights Care Home in Littleover. If this role resonates with you, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
The Sous Chef will support the Head Chef in leading a culinary team to deliver:
- Nutritionally balanced, nutritious meals
- Exceptional quality culinary service
- Positive contributions to the well-being of residents
- Strict adherence to budgetary constraints
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Key Responsibilities:
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Menu Planning & Dietary Needs
- Preparing modified diets that are appealing, balanced, and compliant with IDDSI guidelines.
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Staff Supervision & Training
- Supervising and directing culinary team members under the guidance of the Head Chef.
- Training unqualified staff in basic food preparation techniques.
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Food Safety & Hygiene
- Ensuring adherence to safe food handling procedures to maintain highest hygiene standards.
- Supporting the Avery Food Safety Management System across the culinary team.
About You
Candidates must embody Avery’s core values: caritas (caring), supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability.
Desired Qualifications & Experience:
✔ A relevant catering qualification (City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, NVQ Level 2 in Food Processing, or equivalent). ✔ Minimum of 1 year working in catering. ✔ Proven compassion for people in care, coupled with a commitment to excellence in food provision. ✔ Ability to be adaptable and flexible to manage a varied workload as required.
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About Avery Healthcare
Avery isn’t just the UK’s largest provider of luxury elderly care homes—we’re a place where culture, purpose, and passion thrive.
Our vision, "Creating Meaningful Lives Together", drives everything we do. We ensure residents experience enriching final chapters of their lives while our teams are supported to thrive in a way that means they love to work here too. With over 100 care homes across the UK, we are building a community where exceptional care and employee satisfaction go hand-in-hand—whether for seniors or those who care for them.
Join Avery, and experience why we’re the preferred choice for both origins and employees.
Additional Information
⚠ Pre-Employment Requirements:
- A DBS Disclosure check (cost covered by Avery).
- Proof of work eligibility in the UK.
⚠ Note: This advert may be withdrawn without notice depending on application volume and business needs.
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