Bank Chef

TN United Kingdom; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role offers a unique opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while ensuring high-quality service and adherence to nutritional standards. With a focus on creativity and attention to detail, you will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver exceptional meals. The company values its employees, offering fantastic perks such as free meals per shift, increased annual leave, and recognition initiatives. If you're passionate about cooking and want to grow your career in a supportive environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra day off for milestone birthdays

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of catering experience is essential.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent service and food quality at all times.
• Prepare nutritional snacks as required by the Registered Manager.

Skills

Communication Skills

Catering Experience

Knowledge of Therapeutic Diets

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Job description

Are you a culinary master looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a talented Chef to join our team! To succeed, you'll need excellent communication skills, at least 2 years of catering experience, awareness of regulations, knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets, and a passion for delivering high-quality service. If you're creative, detail-oriented, and thrive in a structured environment, we want to hear from you!

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• All team members receive 1 free meal per shift.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.

Location: Maplewood Court, Northumberland Rd, Maidstone ME15 7TA

Hours: 0 hours per week

Contract: BANK, Temporary

Shift: Days

As a Chef, you will support the Head Chef in the management of our fast-paced, state-of-the-art Kitchen. The successful candidate will work alongside the Chef and the wonderful kitchen team to deliver food to the highest of standards and will be given the opportunity to progress in their career.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure an excellent service is provided at all times.
• Ensure that care/support plans are followed in respect of the nutritional needs of each individual.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as required and directed by the Registered Manager.
• Ensure prepared food is of excellent quality and palatability as well as presentation.
• Work closely with the Head Chef.
• Stock control; stock replenishing/ordering.

What you need to succeed as a Chef:

• Ideally 2 years catering experience.
• Awareness of the regulations.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and textured diets is advantageous.
• Experience of delivering a high-quality service as a Chef is essential.
• Ability to work to a structured menu, but be creative as an individual.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family.

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!