Chef - Bank

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

As our bank 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

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.

About Montague House

Montague House is a luxurious care home in Brampton, Near Huntingdon, 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.

• 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.