Roving Chef

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care services provider in Bristol is seeking a Roving Chef to prepare high-quality meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. This bank position involves covering chef duties across the Bristol area, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen. Candidates should have experience in a similar environment and relevant qualifications, including NVQ level 2 in food preparation and a Food hygiene certificate. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits include a bonus scheme and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Paid mileage

Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £750

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents.
• Ability to work on own initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the head chef in planning and provision of meals.
• Prepare and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Food safety and sanitation practices

Customer care

Multi-tasking

Working under pressure

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation/cooking

Basic certificate in Food hygiene

Job description

Overview

Be all you can be with Hamberley. At Hamberley, we believe that our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We’re seeking a Roving 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 and supports the health and happiness of those we care for.

This is a bank roving chef position, covering Bristol or wider area for chef cover, and may involve covering holidays, new openings or deputising for a Head Chef.

What you’ll be doing

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

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 on own initiative in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Paid mileage.
• 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.

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