Sous Chef – Beckenham

About the role

Join the culinary team at Beckenham Park Care Home, supporting the Head Chef to deliver nutritious, high‑quality meals for residents. This full‑time position plays a vital part in enhancing residents' wellbeing through balanced food service while operating within budgetary limits.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare modified diets that are visually appealing and meet IDDSI guidelines.
• Supervise and direct culinary staff, providing hands‑on instruction for simple food preparation tasks.
• Ensure all food handling follows the highest hygiene and safety standards.
• Support team members in understanding and applying Avery’s food safety management system.

Required profile

• Live the values of caring, support, honesty, respect and accountability.
• Hold a relevant catering qualification – City & Guilds 706/1 and 706/2, NVQ or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year catering experience, preferably in a care‑home setting.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high‑quality culinary service.
• Adaptable and flexible to cover duties at short notice.

Required skills

• Food safety and hygiene knowledge, including IDDSI guidance.
• Ability to prepare modified diets.
• Culinary supervision and staff training.

What we offer

• Flexible shift patterns (7‑5 am, 10‑8 am, or 12‑8 pm).
• Supportive, respectful workplace culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Competitive hourly rate of £17.60.