Care Home Chef (West Byfleet)

Hamberley Care Management Limited; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home provider in West Byfleet is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to aid in delivering exceptional meal experiences for residents. You will support the head chef by preparing balanced meals while taking dietary preferences into account. Candidates should possess experience in a similar environment, knowledge of food safety, and relevant qualifications in cooking. This position offers a supportive environment and numerous benefits, including a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday

Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating

Workplace pension

Access to high street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef in a care or similar environment.
• Committed to providing first-class service.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the head chef in planning and provision of high-quality meals.
• Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with care team during meal times.

Skills

Food safety and sanitation practices

Customer care

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Education

Qualification in food preparation/cooking (NVQ level 2)

Basic certificate in Food hygiene

Job description

Location: KT14 6LT, West Byfleet, Surrey, South East, UK Closing date: 31 / 12 / 2025 Hours Per Week: 40 Hours per week 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.

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.
• Planning, preparing, and serving balanced meals that meet dietary requirements.
• Catering to individual preferences and specific 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 meal times are enjoyable and fulfilling.
• Deputising for head chef during periods of absence and maintaining high quality food offer at all times.

Benefits

• 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
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

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.

Our luxury care home in West Byfleet offers spacious, stylish ensuite rooms and beautifully furnished shared spaces and landscaped gardens. Residents 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.