Roving Chef: Care Kitchen Specialist, Flexible Coverage

Hamberley Care Management Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid mileage

Quality bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Supportive environment

Professional development

HapiApp discounts

Free onsite parking

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Hamberley Care Homes is seeking a Roving Chef to cover holidays and support new openings across Surrey and the wider area. You'll work with the head chef to plan and provide high-quality meals tailored to residents' dietary needs, with care and empathy at the core.

You will prepare balanced meals, handle special diets, maintain kitchen hygiene, and deputise for the head chef when needed. A relevant qualification (NVQ Level 2 / Basic Food Hygiene) and solid food-safety knowledge are required.

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 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

• You'll be supporting the head chef in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our 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.
• To deputise for head chef during periods of absence and maintain high quality food offer at all times.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Empathy

Multi-tasking

COSHH regulations

Education

NVQ Level 2 / Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

Hamberley Care Homes is seeking a Roving Chef to cover holidays and support new openings across Surrey and the wider area. You'll work with the head chef to plan and provide high-quality meals tailored to residents' dietary needs, with care and empathy at the core.

You will prepare balanced meals, handle special diets, maintain kitchen hygiene, and deputise for the head chef when needed. A relevant qualification (NVQ Level 2 / Basic Food Hygiene) and solid food-safety knowledge are required.