Chef - Bank

Hamberley Care Homes; Saltford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sous Chef to prepare tailored meals for residents. You will maintain high hygiene standards and ensure enjoyable meal times whilst supporting the head chef. A successful candidate will have NVQ level 2 in food preparation, experience in care environments, and a strong commitment to customer service. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quality bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure enjoyable meal times.

Skills

Food safety and sanitation practices

Customer care

Multi-tasking

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation/cooking

Basic certificate in Food hygiene

Job description

Overview

At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something 'Extra Special, Every Day'. We are 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 and ensuring every dish is made with love, supporting their health and happiness.

Joining us at Meryton Place, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team genuinely passionate about the well‑being of our residents.

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.
• Deputise for the head chef during periods of absence and maintain a high‑quality food offer at all times.
• Support the head chef in the planning and provision of high‑quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident employer. We generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for this role. In certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, we may limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to disabled and non‑disabled candidates. We welcome applications from disabled candidates.

Amenities & Culture

Our care home, Meryton Place, in Keynsham is part of the award‑winning Hamberley Care Homes network. Residents enjoy spacious stylish ensuite rooms, beautifully furnished shared spaces, landscaped gardens, a deluxe picture house for classic films, and an on‑site luxury spa offering hairdressing, manicures and relaxing therapies. Everything is designed and finished with the care and attention one would expect from a 5‑star hotel. At Hamberley we respect and value our residents and each other. Our people see each day as an opportunity for growth and development and together we can achieve anything.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating.
• Workplace pension.
• 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.
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £750 per referral (t&cs apply).
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services.