Care Home Chef: Nutritious, Patient‑Focused Meal Prep

Hamberley Care Management Limited; Brampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality bonus

Pension plan

Career development

Employee assistance

Retail discounts

On-site parking

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Montague House is a luxurious care home in Brampton, near Huntingdon, part of Hamberley Care Homes. We are seeking a bank chef to support the head chef in planning, preparing and serving meals tailored to residents’ dietary requirements.

You will uphold hygiene standards and work with the care team to make mealtimes enjoyable. Ideal applicants will have an NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, with a compassionate approach to residents and a proven ability to work

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation or equivalent.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate required.
• Experience delivering high-quality meals in care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist head chef with planning and provision of meals.
• Plan, prepare and serve balanced meals meeting dietary requirements.
• Cater to allergies, medical diets and individual preferences.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with the care team to make mealtimes enjoyable.
• Deputise for head chef during absences and uphold quality.

Skills

Empathy

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Customer care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Montague House is a luxurious care home in Brampton, near Huntingdon, part of Hamberley Care Homes. We are seeking a bank chef to support the head chef in planning, preparing and serving meals tailored to residents’ dietary requirements.

You will uphold hygiene standards and work with the care team to make mealtimes enjoyable. Ideal applicants will have an NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and a Basic Food Hygiene certificate, with a compassionate approach to residents and a proven ability to work