Care Home Chef

TN United Kingdom; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home as a Sous Chef, where you will prepare meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. This role is vital for ensuring the health and happiness of those in your care. Enjoy a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating

Opportunities for professional development and training

Access to high street discounts via HapiApp

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the head chef in planning and providing high-quality meals.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Deputising for the head chef during absences.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Customer care

Multi-tasking

Empathy

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation/cooking

Basic certificate in Food hygiene

Job description

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At Hamberley, 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 us at Abbots Wood Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.

We offer our colleagues:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral - t&cs apply*
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the head chef in planning and providing high-quality meals that meet nutritional and dietary requirements.
• Planning, preparing, and serving balanced meals catering to individual preferences and medical needs, such as allergies or soft diets.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Collaborating with the care team to ensure enjoyable and fulfilling meal times.
• Deputising for the head chef during absences, maintaining high-quality food offerings 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.
• A recognised qualification in food preparation/cooking, at least NVQ level 2.
• Basic certificate in Food hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference in residents' lives.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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

Join us at Hailsham's most stunning care home

Abbots Wood Manor is a luxurious care home in Hailsham, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes offering luxury care homes across the UK. Residents enjoy spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, beautifully furnished shared spaces, landscaped gardens, a deluxe picture house, and an on-site luxury spa with hairdressing, manicures, and therapies, all designed with care and attention akin to a 5-star hotel.

We respect and value our residents and each other. At Hamberley Care Homes, 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!