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Sous Chef
Under Chef – Priory Court Care Home, Stamford
At Avery Healthcare, we’re dedicated to supporting the extraordinary teams who inspire and nurture the lives of our residents. Every day, it’s their dedication, compassion, and hard work that truly make a difference. When you join us, you’re not just part of a team—you’re part of a culture that celebrates, empowers, and grows alongside you.
Every day, your role will make a tangible difference in the lives of residents through fresh, nutritious, and high-quality food. Within a compassionate, supportive environment, you’ll have the opportunity to thrive, develop new skills, and be surrounded by colleagues who share the same values: respect, fairness, commitment, and a determination to deliver exceptional care.
We’re now inviting applications from a warm, professional, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning culinary team as a Sous Chef at Priory Court Care Home, Stamford.
About the Role
The Sous Chef plays a pivotal role in helping the Head Chef lead a dynamic culinary team that delivers a nutritionally balanced and diverse culinary programme. Your work must uphold the highest standards of quality, meet budgetary targets, and enhance the overall well-being of residents and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership support to the head chef in developing and maintaining a consistent, balanced, and varied menu in line with dietary plans, IDDSI guidelines, and residents’ preferences.
- Oversee the preparation and presentation of modified diets, ensuring they are nutritionally appropriate, visually appealing, and individually tailored.
- Supervise, train, and guide culinary staff—including coaching junior colleagues in safe, hygienic food preparation techniques.
- Maintain strict adherence to Avery’s Food Safety Management System and uphold highest hygiene standards in line with national health and safety regulations, including awareness of HACCP and cross-contamination risks.
- Be adaptable to shifting priorities, including covering shifts and performing additional duties as required to support efficient kitchen operations.
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About You
To succeed as a Sous Chef at Avery Healthcare, this role demands someone who embodies our core values: caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability. You’ll need a volunteer mindset—enthusiastic, adaptive, and committed to delivering excellence under sometimes demanding conditions.
Ideal Candidate Requirements
- A City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 qualification (or NVQ Level 2 or above in catering/food preparation) – or alternative relevant professional certification.
- At least 1 year of hands-on experience in professional catering or elite aged-care environments.
- Active compassion and a written orientation towards empathetic service delivery—echoing the core ethos of care and respect that defines Avery Healthcare.
- Demonstrated ability to train and mentor, as well as managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- A willingness to adapt flexibly to new challenges and cover broader operational demands as needed.
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** joins you**
At Avery, we’re not merely one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury aged care homes – we’re a place where passion, purpose, and teamwork create more than services. They create lives of dignity, joy, and connection.
Our firm belief echoes through every home we run: the later years should be as lively, meaningful, and fulfilling as any period before. We’re not just “acare provider.” We’re architects of exceptional care and career opportunities for our 100+ homes, each offering a supportive, centred environment where employees feel truly valued.
Join us, and you won’t just deliver care — you’ll become part of a growing legacy that turns challenges into possibilities. For our residents, just as much as for you.
Please Note
- DBS Disclosure will be required before commencing employment; Avery Healthcare will cover its cost.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK is essential before we can process your application.
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