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Sous Chef - BankNHS

Purley, CR8 2LF Bank £13.50
Posted 25 September 2026 Closing date 15 October 2026
Purley Rail Station (0.3 miles, direct) Wandle Park Tram Stop (2.3 miles, direct) Redhill Bus Station (7.2 miles, direct)

Job summary

Package Description: Shift Details: 07.00 am -1500 pm , 1200 pm -19.30 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 Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley. 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 ...

Main duties of the job

At Avery Healthcare, we're seeking a Sous Chef - Bank for Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley. The role requires supporting the head chef in leading the culinary team to provide a high-quality culinary service within budget. Responsibilities include: preparing modified diets according to IDDSI guidelines, supervising culinary staff as directed by the Head Chef, understanding safe food handling principles, and supporting teams with the Avery Food safety management system. The ideal candidate must possess a relevant catering qualification, at least 1 year of catering experience, and demonstrate compassion and adaptability. Working hours are from 07.00 am to 15.00 pm, and 12.00 pm to 19.30 pm. Avery Healthcare values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care, offering opportunities to grow in a supportive environment. A DBS Disclosure check is required, and proof of UK work eligibility must be provided.

Job description

Package Description: Shift Details: 07.00 am -1500 pm , 1200 pm -19.30 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 Purley Gardens Care Home in Purley. 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 one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are committed to making the latter years of life enriching, creating a supportive environment not only for our residents but for our team as well. Our organization emphasizes a culture of respect, compassion, and accountability, which aligns with our vision of 'creating meaningful lives together.' Avery maintains a growing network of over 100 homes, providing exceptional care and creating meaningful experiences, making it the preferred choice for both residents and team members. We believe in empowering our employees every day, and this makes Avery a place where people love to work and feel valued, offering a sense of empowerment as they contribute to the high-quality care we deliver across our homes.

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