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Sous ChefNHS

Elstree, WD6 3RG Permanent £16.80
Posted 28 September 2026 Closing date 16 October 2026
Elstree & Borehamwood Rail Station (1 mile, direct) Stanmore Underground Station (1.5 miles, direct) Brunswick Road / Clarendon Road (7.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

Package Description: Shift Details: 7 Am -7 PM/ 7 am -14.30 pm / 11.00 am -7 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 at Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood. 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 culin

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, supporting the people who care for residents is of utmost importance. The company values compassion and dedication, ensuring every team member makes a positive impact on residents' lives. In this environment, opportunities for growth and development are a priority, with a focus on respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Currently, Avery is seeking a warm and enthusiastic individual to join their award-winning team as a Sous Chef at Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood. The responsibilities include preparing modified diets, supervising culinary staff, and ensuring rigorous hygiene standards. The ideal candidate must hold a relevant catering qualification and demonstrate compassion and commitment in delivering high-quality culinary services. Being adaptive and flexible is essential. Avery provides a supportive and inspiring environment with a vision of creating meaningful lives together across its network of over 100 homes.

Job description

Package Description: Shift Details: 7 Am -7 PM/ 7 am -14.30 pm / 11.00 am -7 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 at Elstree View Care Home in Borehamwood. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus asSous Chefwill be tosupportthe 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 withinbudget.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

  • 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.
  • Understandingthe principles of safe food handling to ensure that all food preparation undertaken in the kitchen meets the highest hygiene standards.
  • Supportingall culinary team members in fullyunderstandingthe Avery Food safety management system.

ABOUT YOU

To besuccessfulin your application, youmust live our values of caring,support,honesty, respect, and accountabilityin all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

  • Holdarelevant catering qualification City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2 or NVQ or equivalent.
  • Have a minimum of 1 year of catering experience.
  • Demonstratecompassionandcommitmentto 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, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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:

  • ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

About us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, offering exceptional care with a focus on enriching the later years of life. The company is passionate about creating meaningful experiences for both residents and team members. Avery prides itself on its vision of "creating meaningful lives together," ensuring a supportive and inspiring environment for employees and an enriching experience for residents. With a network of over 100 homes, Avery values its team members, providing opportunities for growth and aiming to be the preferred choice for both residents and employees. Avery is committed to maintaining a high standard of care, celebrating the hard work of its teams, and fostering a culture of respect, compassion, and dedication. The organisation values honesty, respect, accountability, and support in its operations, striving to positively impact the lives of residents every day.

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