Care Kitchen Sous Chef – Lead Nutritious Meals

Hamberley Care Homes; Cumnor; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality-linked bonus

Workplace pension

On-site parking

Training and career development

Job summary

Chawley Grove is a luxurious care home in Oxford, part of Hamberley Care Homes, offering luxury care and highly tailored meals for residents. The chef will support the head chef in planning, preparing, and presenting nutritious menus while upholding the highest hygiene standards.

Join a dedicated team focused on exceptional service, resident wellbeing, and career development, with competitive pay, pension, and on-site facilities in a 5-star style setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety

Empathy

COSHH knowledge

Multitasking

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation

Job description

Chawley Grove is a luxurious care home in Oxford, part of Hamberley Care Homes, offering luxury care and highly tailored meals for residents. The chef will support the head chef in planning, preparing, and presenting nutritious menus while upholding the highest hygiene standards.

Join a dedicated team focused on exceptional service, resident wellbeing, and career development, with competitive pay, pension, and on-site facilities in a 5-star style setting.