Compassionate Sous Chef for Senior Care Dining

Hamberley Care Homes; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend bonus £750

Pension

Job summary

Hamberley Care Homes’ Richmond Manor in Ampthill offers a Sous Chef role focused on preparing meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs, with a commitment to high-quality food and service in a luxury care environment.

You will support the head chef, plan and prepare meals, and ensure hygiene standards while collaborating with the care team to create enjoyable dining experiences for residents. This role emphasizes empathy and resident wellbeing.

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

• Support the head chef in planning and provisioning high-quality meals.
• Plan, prepare and serve balanced meals meeting dietary requirements.
• Cater to individual preferences and medical needs (allergies, soft diets).
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure meals are enjoyable and fulfilling.
• Deputise for the head chef during periods of absence and maintain high quality food offer.

Skills

Customer care

Multi-tasking

Work under pressure

Empathy

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation/cooking

Basic certificate in Food hygiene

Job description

Hamberley Care Homes’ Richmond Manor in Ampthill offers a Sous Chef role focused on preparing meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs, with a commitment to high-quality food and service in a luxury care environment.

You will support the head chef, plan and prepare meals, and ensure hygiene standards while collaborating with the care team to create enjoyable dining experiences for residents. This role emphasizes empathy and resident wellbeing.