Care Home Sous Chef: Nutritious, Resident-Centric Meals

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

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.