Care Home Chef

Hamberley Care Homes; Usk; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Quality-linked bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Team culture

Job summary

Hamberley Care Homes seeks a dedicated Sous Chef for Thames Wood House in Wargrave, Reading, to support the head chef in planning and providing meals that meet residents’ nutritional requirements. You will plan, prepare and serve balanced dishes while respecting dietary needs and medical requirements.

Join a luxury care home group with a strong team culture and attractive benefits, including 28 days holiday, a quality-linked bonus scheme, and a workplace pension.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef in a care or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Qualified in food preparation/cooking (NVQ level 2).
• Basic certificate in Food hygiene.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to residents.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support head chef in planning and provisioning meals.
• Plan, prepare, and serve meals meeting dietary needs.
• Cater to individual preferences and medical requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Deputise for head chef during absences.
• Collaborate with care team to make mealtimes enjoyable.

Skills

COSHH regulations

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation/cooking

Basic certificate in Food hygiene

Job description

What you'll be doing

• 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.
• Deputise for head chef during periods of absence and maintain high quality food offer at all times.

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.

Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively.

About Thames Wood House

Thames Wood House is a luxurious care home in Wargrave in Reading, part of the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes - offering luxury care homes in beautiful locations throughout the UK. Residents live in spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, and enjoy beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. From the deluxe picture house - where we screen classic films - to the on-site luxury spa - offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies - everything has been designed and finished with the care and attention you would expect from a 5-star hotel.

Hambert People

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 something special. Be part of Hamberley.

Job Description

Be all you can be with Hamberley. 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 Thames Wood House, 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 A competitive salary and benefits package.

• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care.
• Workplace pension for your future security
• A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working