Bank Chef

TN United Kingdom; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a talented Chef to enhance their dynamic kitchen team. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment where creativity meets structure, ensuring high-quality service and food presentation. With a commitment to exceptional standards, you will collaborate closely with the Head Chef and have opportunities for career progression. If you have a passion for culinary excellence and a desire to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

One free meal per shift

Increased annual leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays - extra day off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of catering experience is essential.
• Awareness of relevant regulations and dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent service and food quality at all times.
• Prepare nutritional snacks and manage stock control.

Skills

Catering experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

Creativity

Attention to detail

Job description

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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:

• One free meal per shift for all team members.
• 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.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay, which exceeds 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.

Location: Hilden Heights, Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ

Hours: 0 hours per week - Bank

Pay: £13 - £15 per hour (depending on experience)

Contract: BANK

Shift: Days

As a Chef, you will support the Head Chef in managing our fast-paced, state-of-the-art kitchen. The successful candidate will work alongside the Chef and the kitchen team to deliver food of the highest standards and will have opportunities for career progression.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure excellent service at all times.
• Follow care/support plans respecting the nutritional needs of each individual.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as required and directed by the Registered Manager.
• Ensure food quality, palatability, and presentation are of an excellent standard.
• Work closely with the Head Chef.
• Manage stock control, replenishing, and ordering.

What you need to succeed as a Chef:

• Ideally 2 years of catering experience.
• Awareness of relevant regulations.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets is advantageous.
• Experience delivering high-quality service as a Chef is essential.
• Ability to work with a structured menu while maintaining creativity.

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

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