Sous Chef - Bank

Hamberley Care Homes; Bedford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home provider in Bedford is seeking a Sous Chef to prepare high-quality meals catering to the dietary needs of residents. The ideal candidate will have experience, strong food safety knowledge, and a commitment to culinary excellence. Responsibilities include supporting the head chef, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and collaborating with the care team. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for career development in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Quality-linked bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Collaborative working environment

Excellent training and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts and savings

Free on-site parking

Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef, ideally in a care environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to collaborate with care teams to enhance meal experiences.

Responsibilities

• Support head chef in planning and provision of high-quality meals.
• Cater to individual dietary preferences and medical needs.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Food safety and sanitation practices

Customer care

Multi-tasking under pressure

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 Sous 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.

Joining us at Elstow Manor, our luxury care home that provides residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team that is genuinely passionate about the health and well-being of our residents.

We offer our colleagues

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Quality-linked bonus scheme - A performance bonus tied to our CQC/CI quality rating, rewarding you for helping us deliver outstanding care.
• Workplace pension for your future security
• A true team culture - A collaborative, encouraging working environment where kindness, respect, and professional pride are at the heart of everything we do
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing support services
• Everyday saving perks - Access to a wide range of retail discounts and savings
• Free on-site parking
• Rewarding connections - Refer a Friend bonus earn up to £750 per successful referral because great people know great people.

What you\'ll be doing

• 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

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 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

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

Due to the high level of interest we anticipate for this role, we may close this advert earlier than the stated closing date to manage applications effectively. If you’re interested in joining us at Hamberley, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

About Elstow Manor

Elstow Manor is a luxurious care home in Bedford, 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.

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 something special. Be part of Hamberley.