Care Home Chef: Creative Menus, Events & Work-Life Balance

Advinia Health Care; Oxford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Wellbeing support and activities

Career development and training

Pension contribution (Optional)

Retail discounts

Job summary

Advinia Health Care is seeking an experienced Chef to lead daily kitchen operations at Oxford Manor Care Home. You will craft meals for Residents, Staff and Visitors, while ensuring high standards, dietary compliance and excellent service.

You will manage food storage, costings, and menu planning, while handling events and themed meals. The role offers a structured routine with opportunities for career development and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• GCSE or equivalent English.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking.
• Basic Food Hygiene (essential).
• Previous experience in a similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Maintaining good food storage procedures and stock rotation according to established procedures.
• Preparing, planning and cooking meals to a consistently high standard, taking account of any special requests or dietary requirements within the unit.
• Serving Residents, Staff and Visitors with food and beverage in a professional and courteous service manner.
• Preparing and producing foods for events.
• Participating in food costings through effective cost control procedures.
• Adhering to the ‘Safer Food Better Business’ standards and record keeping.
• Adhering to Food Hygiene Regulations and other safety procedures at all times.
• Taking full shift responsibility for the catering operation.
• Help to create new menus ensuring meals are of a high quality.
• Correctly filing of all paperwork in relation to HACCP: fridge temps, temperature logs and cleaning schedules

Skills

Food service

Education

GCSE English

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

Advinia Health Care is seeking an experienced Chef to lead daily kitchen operations at Oxford Manor Care Home. You will craft meals for Residents, Staff and Visitors, while ensuring high standards, dietary compliance and excellent service.

You will manage food storage, costings, and menu planning, while handling events and themed meals. The role offers a structured routine with opportunities for career development and a supportive team environment.