Overview
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 and supports the health and happiness of those we care for. Joining us at Chawley Grove, 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.
Responsibilities
* Support the head chef in planning and provisioning high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of 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 a high-quality food offer at all times.
About You / Qualifications
* 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.
About Chawley Grove
Join us at Oxford's most stunning care home. Chawley Grove is a luxurious care home in Oxford, 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 to the on-site luxury spa, everything has been designed 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!
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