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Hamberley Neurocare; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamberley Neurocare is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their team in Basingstoke. This rewarding role involves preparing nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs, ensuring high standards of hygiene, and fostering a pleasant dining experience. Come make a difference in residents' lives at this modern care home.

Benefits

Generous, above-market rate

Contracted hours

Enhanced overtime rates

Free Enhanced DBS Check

Employee Assistance Service

Opportunities for career advancement

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef, ideally in a care environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Support head chef in providing high-quality meals.
• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Skills

Food safety

Customer care

Multi-tasking

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation/cooking

Basic certificate in Food hygiene

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Be all you can be with Hamberley Neurocare

At Hamberley Neurocare , we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a Sous Chef to help us achieve our goals.

As our chef, you’ll play a vital role in preparing meals tailored to the dietary needs and preferences of our residents. Ensuring every dish is made with love, supporting the health and happiness of those we care for.

Joining our team means that you'll be part of something unique. Be part of our new care home and make a real difference to our residents’ lives in a varied role where no two days are the same.

We offer our team:

• Generous, above-market rate.
• Contracted hours per week.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Free Enhanced DBS Check.
• Employee Assistance Service.
• Opportunities to learn more and move up in your career.
• Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral.

What you'll be doing

• You'll be supporting the head chef in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents.
• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements.
• Cater to individual preferences and specific medical needs, such as allergies or soft diets.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure meal times are enjoyable and fulfilling.
• To deputise for head chef during periods of absence and maintain high quality food offer at all times

Could you be part of our team?

About You:

• Proven experience as a chef, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Committed to customer care and first-class service provision
• A recognised and appropriate qualification in food preparation/cooking, at least to NVQ level 2
• Basic certificate in Food hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Join us at Basingstoke's most stunning care home

Our specialist service in Basingstoke, is a stylish, modern environment designed for rehabilitation, our residents enjoy spacious ensuite rooms, comfortable shared lounges and dining areas, sleek glass balconies, and a state-of-the-art physiotherapy gym. As residents and family members tell us, it has everything that would be on your wish list for a perfect environment for recovery, and it’s a great place to work.

About Hamberley Neurocare:

We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Neurocare, we believe in the importance of what we do and why we do it. Creative and empowered, our people see every day as an opportunity for growth and development. We make ideas happen. Together we can achieve anything. Be part of it!