Sous Chef

Avery Healthcare Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Bristol is seeking a Sous Chef to support the head chef in delivering high-quality culinary services. The ideal candidate will hold relevant catering qualifications and have at least 1 year of experience. Responsibilities include preparing modified diets and supervising staff. Join a nurturing environment where you make a meaningful impact on residents' well-being. This is a permanent role with competitive benefits.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check coverage

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of catering experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality culinary services.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible with responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the head chef in leading the culinary team.
• Prepare nutritionally balanced diets in accordance with IDDSI guidance.
• Supervise culinary staff and ensure safe food handling practices.

Skills

Catering experience

Food safety knowledge

Ability to prepare modified diets

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Your focus as Sous Chef will be to support the 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 within budget.

Other responsibilities will include:

• 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.
• Understanding the 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 candidate must:

• Hold a relevant catering qualification – City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
• Have a minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to 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

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

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.

Job Reference: averyhealthcare/TP/656/4236

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 8 March, 2026

Job Category: Catering

Business Unit: Avery