Overview
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. As a Roving Chef, you'll be covering holidays, involved in new openings or could be deputising for a Head Chef. This is a bank roving chef position, covering the Surrey or wider area for chef cover.
Responsibilities
- You'll be supporting the head chef in the planning and provision of high-quality meals that meet the nutritional and dietary requirements of our 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.
- To deputise for head chef during periods of absence and maintain high quality food offer at all times.
- 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.
Qualifications
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 Hamberley Care Homes
Join us at Hamberley Care Homes. Join the award-winning Hamberley Care Homes Group - 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. 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!
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits packagePaid mileageQuality bonus scheme linked to CQC ratingWorkplace pensionA supportive and collaborative working environmentOpportunities for professional development and trainingAccess to high street discounts via our mobile friendly HapiApp benefits platformFree onsite parking availableUnlimited Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £750 per referral - t&cs applyEmployee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services#J-18808-Ljbffr