Care Home Chef - Bank

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

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Competitive salary

Workplace pension

Professional development and training

HapiApp discounts

Free onsite parking

Refer a Friend Bonus £750

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Hamberley Care Homes, Brookwater House, is seeking a Sous Chef to help deliver meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. You'll support the head chef in planning and preparing high-quality, nutritionally balanced dishes in a luxury care setting.

Join a team passionate about health and happiness, deputise for the head chef during absences, and ensure clean, safe kitchen practice. The role values empathy, reliability, and a commitment to delivering first-class dining experiences for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Qualification in food preparation/cooking to NVQ level 2 or higher.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate and COSHH knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the head chef in planning and providing high-quality meals that meet nutritional requirements.
• Plan, prepare and serve balanced meals meeting dietary requirements.
• Cater to individual preferences and medical needs, such as allergies or soft diets.
• Deputise for head chef during periods of absence and maintain high quality food offer.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure meal times are enjoyable and fulfilling.

Skills

Food safety

Dietary planning

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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 Brookwater 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.,

• 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
  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
  Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• 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