Sous Chef - Bank

TN United Kingdom; Enfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to join their luxury care home team. This role is vital in preparing nutritious meals tailored to the dietary needs of residents, ensuring that every dish is crafted with care. You'll collaborate with a passionate team to create enjoyable meal experiences while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. This rewarding position offers the chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of others, all while working in a beautifully designed environment that promotes growth and development. If you are committed to customer care and have a passion for cooking, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating

Professional development and training opportunities

Access to high street discounts via HapiApp

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef in a care or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Support head chef in planning high-quality meals for residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen.
• Deputise for head chef during absence.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Customer Care

Multi-tasking

Cooking Skills

Sanitation Practices

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation/Cooking

Basic Certificate in Food Hygiene

Job description

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
• 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

• Supporting the head chef in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our residents.
• Planning, preparing, and serving balanced meals that meet dietary requirements.
• Catering to individual preferences and specific medical needs, such as allergies or soft diets.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Collaborating with the care team to ensure meal times are enjoyable and fulfilling.
• Deputising for head chef during periods of absence and maintaining 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 Enfield'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.

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!