Sous Chef - Bank

Hamberley Care Homes; Enfield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Sous Chef for their luxury care home in Enfield. In this role, you will prepare tailored meals considering dietary needs and individual preferences, ensuring the health and happiness of residents. Ideal candidates will have proven culinary experience, strong food safety knowledge, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of others. This position offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday includ. Bank Holidays

Quality bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Professional development opportunities

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven chef experience in a care environment or similar.
• Strong knowledge of sanitation practices.
• Commitment to first-class service.
• Empathetic with a desire to improve residents' lives.

Responsibilities

• Support head chef in planning and providing high-quality meals.
• Prepare balanced meals meeting dietary requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Deputise for head chef as needed.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Customer care

Multi-tasking

Ability to work 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 Brookwater House, 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

• 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 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

• 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.
• Deputise for the 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.

Join us at Enfields's most stunning care home

Brookwater House is a luxurious care home in Enfield, 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 it!