Sous Chef - Elevate Comfort Dining at Luxury Care Home

Hamberley Care Homes; Leigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits

28 days holiday

Performance bonus

Pension

Training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Free on-site parking

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Hamberley Care Homes is seeking a Sous Chef (Bank/Casual) to join Richmond Manor's kitchen team, preparing meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences. You will support the head chef, ensuring high-quality, nutritious dishes and a safe, clean kitchen environment.

Richmond Manor offers a luxury care setting with development opportunities, a supportive team, and a strong focus on resident wellbeing. Suitable NVQ2 in food prep and solid food hygiene knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef in a care or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation.
• Committed to customer care and high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Support head chef in planning and provision of high-quality meals meeting dietary needs of residents.
• Plan, prepare, and serve balanced meals meeting dietary requirements.
• Cater to individual preferences and medical needs, such as allergies or soft diets.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with care team to ensure enjoyable meal times.
• Deputise for head chef during absences and maintain high-quality food offer.

Skills

Chef experience

Food safety

Customer care

Multi-tasking

Education

NVQ level 2 in food preparation

Job description

Hamberley Care Homes is seeking a Sous Chef (Bank/Casual) to join Richmond Manor's kitchen team, preparing meals tailored to residents' dietary needs and preferences. You will support the head chef, ensuring high-quality, nutritious dishes and a safe, clean kitchen environment.

Richmond Manor offers a luxury care setting with development opportunities, a supportive team, and a strong focus on resident wellbeing. Suitable NVQ2 in food prep and solid food hygiene knowledge are required.