Sous Chef - Bank

Hamberley Care Homes; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Team environment

Job summary

Hamberley Care Homes is seeking a Sous Chef at Chawley Grove, our luxury care home in Oxford. You’ll help plan, prepare and serve meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs, supporting the health and happiness of those we care for.

Join a passionate team delivering high-quality meals with empathy and care. You’ll deputise for the head chef during absences, ensure food safety standards, and contribute to a warm, five-star experience for residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef, ideally in care or similar settings.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Committed to customer care and first-class service provision.
• Empathy and a desire to make a difference to residents' lives.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and on own initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the head chef in planning and provision of high-quality meals.
• Plan, prepare and serve balanced meals meeting dietary requirements.
• Cater to allergies and specific medical needs.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure meal times are enjoyable.
• Deputise for head chef during periods of absence.

Skills

Proven chef experience

Food safety knowledge

Customer care

Empathy

Multi-tasking

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

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

• 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.

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.

About Chawley Grove

Chawley Grove is a luxurious care home in Oxford, 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.

Ham... 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.

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 Chawley Grove, 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.

Key Benefits and Compensation

• 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…