About the Role
Hamberley Care Management Limited is seeking a Sous Chef - Bank in South East London to help deliver something ‘Extra Special, Every Day’ for residents. Joining the kitchen team at Caddington Grove, a luxury care home providing residential, dementia and nursing care, you will prepare meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Your cooking will play an important part in supporting residents’ health, happiness and enjoyment of mealtimes.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook appetising meals that meet residents’ individual dietary needs and preferences.
- Support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping deliver a consistent and timely meal service.
- Work with kitchen and care colleagues to understand residents’ requirements and adapt dishes appropriately.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and safe food handling.
- Support stock management and careful use of ingredients to minimise waste.
What You'll Need
- Experience in a professional kitchen and the skills to support a sous chef role.
- An understanding of dietary requirements, allergens and safe food preparation.
- A thoughtful approach to preparing nutritious, enjoyable meals for older people.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing kitchen priorities.
- A collaborative approach and clear communication with kitchen and care colleagues.
What's on Offer
- An advertised salary of £34,008.
- The opportunity to work in a luxury care home kitchen.
- A meaningful role supporting residents’ wellbeing through food.
How to Apply
Apply through this listing with your CV, highlighting your kitchen experience and approach to meeting individual dietary needs. The role is advertised as “Bank” with a permanent contract, so please confirm working arrangements and salary terms during the application process.