Chef - Bank

TN United Kingdom; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading luxury care home in West Byfleet as a Sous Chef, where you'll prepare high-quality meals tailored to the dietary needs of residents. Be part of a passionate team dedicated to enhancing the health and happiness of those in care. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and various employee perks.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Quality bonus scheme

Professional development opportunities

High street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supporting the head chef in planning and providing high-quality meals.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Catering to individual dietary preferences and medical needs.

Skills

Food Safety

Customer Care

Multi-tasking

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation/Cooking

Basic Certificate in Food Hygiene

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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.

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

We offer our colleagues:

• Competitive hourly rate
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• 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 - t&cs apply*
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the head chef in planning and providing 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 the head chef during periods of absence and maintaining high-quality food offerings at all times.

Could you be part of our team?

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 work on own initiative in a fast-paced environment.

If this sounds like you and you’re looking for a fulfilling role that makes a genuine impact in the lives of others, this rewarding career is for you.

Join us at Surrey's most stunning care home

Charrington Manor is a luxurious care home in West Byfleet, 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.

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. Be part of it!