Care Home Chef - Bank

Hamberley Care Management Limited; Dorking; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Quality-linked bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Team culture

Training and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and savings

On-site parking

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Dorking Manor, part of Hamberley Care Homes, seeks an experienced chef to prepare meals tailored to residents' dietary needs in a luxury care setting. You will support the head chef and ensure nutritional, safety and quality standards are met.

Join a team-focused environment with opportunities for training, career development and employee benefits, including annual leave, pension, and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• 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 to residents' lives.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and serve balanced meals meeting dietary requirements.
• Support the head chef in planning and provision of high-quality meals.
• Cater to individual preferences and medical needs (e.g., allergies, soft diets).
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure enjoyable meal times.
• Deputise for head chef during absences and maintain high quality food offerings.

Skills

Food safety

Hygiene

Empathy

Multi-tasking

Team player

Pressure handling

Initiative

Customer care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

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.

• 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 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. If you're interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About Dorking Manor Dorking Manor is a luxurious care home in Dorking, Surrey, 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. Hamberley 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.

• 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 environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services
• Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings
• Free on-site parking
• Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus - earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people.