Sous Chef

Hamberley Care Management Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in England is seeking a dedicated Chef to prepare meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. You will support the head chef, ensuring high-quality food while maintaining hygiene standards and collaborating with care teams to create enjoyable meal times. Ideal candidates should have relevant NVQ qualifications and experience in similar environments. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits within a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating

Workplace pension

Professional development and training opportunities

Access to high street discounts

Free on-site parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef, ideally in a care or similar environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations.
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our residents.

Responsibilities

• Support head chef in planning and provision of high-quality meals.
• Prepare and serve balanced meals that meet dietary requirements.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure enjoyable meal times.

Skills

Food preparation

Knowledge of food safety

Customer care

Multitasking

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation/cooking

Basic certificate in food hygiene

Job description

About the role

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.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• You will support 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 the head chef during periods of absence and maintain high quality food offer at all times.
• 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.

About Richmond Manor

Richmond Manor is a luxurious care home in Ampthill, 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.

About the Company

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!

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 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 on‑site parking available
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £750 per referral – t&cs apply
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services