Roving Chef

Hamberley Care Homes; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home provider in Greater London is seeking a Roving Chef to prepare meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. You will support the head chef and ensure high culinary standards while covering different locations. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar setting and relevant qualifications. The role comes with competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Paid mileage

Quality bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Professional development opportunities

High street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the head chef in planning and providing high-quality meals.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Deputise for the head chef during periods of absence.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Customer care

Ability to multi-task

Empathy

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation/cooking

Basic certificate in Food hygiene

Job description

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, supporting the health and happiness of those we care for.

As a Roving Chef, you’ll be covering holidays, involved in new openings, or deputising for a Head Chef. This is a bank roving chef position, covering the Surrey or wider area for chef cover.

We offer our colleagues:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Paid mileage
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• 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 nutritional and dietary requirements.
• Planning, preparing, and serving balanced meals that cater 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, 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 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 in residents' lives.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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

Join us at Hamberley Care Homes

Join the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes Group – 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. Be part of it!