Bank Chef

Oakland Care Ltd; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care provider company in Eastbourne is seeking a talented Chef to join their team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, at least 2 years of catering experience, and a passion for delivering high-quality service. Working in a state-of-the-art kitchen, you will support the Head Chef, ensuring that the nutritional needs of residents are met. This position offers a pay of £12.30 per hour with various benefits, including free meals and enhanced leave entitlement.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays off

Company sick pay

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Ideally 2 years catering experience.
• Awareness of the regulations.
• Experience of delivering a high-quality service as a Chef is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure an excellent service is provided at all times.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as required.
• Stock control; stock replenishing/ordering.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

Ability to follow structured menus

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:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Why not 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.
• Long service awards.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&C's)
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&C's)

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 an excellent quality and palatability as well as presentation.
• Working closely with the Head Chef.
• Stock control; stock replenishing/ ordering.

What you need to succeed as a Chef:

• Excellent communication skills.
• 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.

Location: Beechwood Grove, 44-48 E Dean Rd, Eastbourne BN20 8EH

Hours: 0 hours per week

Pay: £12.30 per hour

Contract: BANK

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 be working alongside Chef and the wonderful kitchen team, to deliver the food to the highest of standards and will be given the opportunity to progress in their career.

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!