Sous Chef - Bank

Hamberley Care Homes; Rottington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home provider is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef at Cambridge Grove to prepare high-quality meals tailored to residents' dietary needs. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar environment, along with NVQ Level 2 in food preparation or cooking. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Quality bonus scheme

Workplace pension

Opportunities for professional development

High street discounts

Free onsite parking

Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or similar environment is preferable.
• Commitment to customer care and service excellence is essential.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the head chef in planning and providing high-quality meals.
• Prepare meals that meet dietary requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.

Skills

Proven experience as a chef

Knowledge of food safety practices

Ability to multitask

Empathy towards residents

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher in food preparation/cooking

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Be all you can be with Hamberley

Join Our Team as a Sous Chef at Cambridge Grove

At Hamberley, we believe our residents deserve something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’. We're seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to help us achieve this goal.

As our chef, you'll play a vital role in preparing meals tailored to the dietary needs and preferences of our residents, ensuring each dish is made with love to support their health and happiness.

Joining us at Cambridge Grove, a luxury care home offering residential, dementia, and nursing care for older people, you'll be part of a team genuinely passionate about residents' well-being.

We offer our colleagues:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Quality bonus scheme linked to CQC rating
• Workplace pension
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• High street discounts via HapiApp benefits platform
• Free onsite parking
• Unlimited Refer a Friend Bonus – up to £750 per referral (T&Cs apply)
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health, and wellbeing services

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the head chef in planning and providing high-quality, nutritious meals
• Preparing and serving balanced meals meeting dietary requirements
• Catering to individual preferences and 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 enjoyable meal times
• Deputising for the head chef during absences, maintaining high-quality food offerings

About You:

• Proven experience as a chef, preferably in a care or similar environment
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
• Commitment to customer care and service excellence
• NVQ Level 2 or higher in food preparation/cooking
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Knowledge of Health and Safety COSHH regulations
• Empathy and a desire to positively impact residents’ lives
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and work independently in a fast-paced environment

If this sounds like you and you're seeking a fulfilling role that makes a genuine difference, we invite you to join us at Cambridge Grove, one of Cambridge's most stunning care homes.

Cambridge Grove is part of Hamberley Care Homes, offering luxury care in beautiful locations across the UK. Our residents enjoy spacious, stylish ensuite rooms, shared spaces, landscaped gardens, a deluxe picture house, and an on-site luxury spa.

Hamberley People

We value our residents and colleagues alike. Our team is creative, empowered, and dedicated to growth and development. Together, we can achieve anything. Be part of it!