Sous Chef – Luxury Care Kitchen Lead

Berkley Care Group; Melksham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Paid breaks

Bank holiday pay

Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

On-Demand Pay

Learning and development

Luxury working environment

24/7 GP Helpline

Job summary

Berkley Care Group is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in a luxury care setting, delivering 5-star dining and supporting residents with dignity and choice. The role avoids split shifts and late nights, offers free meals on shift, and provides extensive benefits.

You will join a warm, inclusive team recognised as a Top Employer for 2026. You will need previous Chef experience, strong organisational skills, and a clear understanding of HACCP/Hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef
• Ability to lead a kitchen team in the absence of Head Chef
• Strong communication, organisational and time management skills
• Good understanding of food hygiene, COSHH and HACCP

Responsibilities

• Lead a highly skilled kitchen team in the absence of the Head Chef
• Create delicious and nutritious dishes for 5-star dining experiences
• Support residents to promote choice and dignity in dining experiences

Skills

leadership

team leadership

communication

food hygiene

Job description

Berkley Care Group is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in a luxury care setting, delivering 5-star dining and supporting residents with dignity and choice. The role avoids split shifts and late nights, offers free meals on shift, and provides extensive benefits.

You will join a warm, inclusive team recognised as a Top Employer for 2026. You will need previous Chef experience, strong organisational skills, and a clear understanding of HACCP/Hygiene standards.