Chef

Retirement Villages Group; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

Retirement Villages Group is seeking a part-time Chef to join the Castle Village kitchen in Berkhamsted. The role covers 19 hours per week with shifts on Friday 3:00pm–9:00pm, Saturday 9:00am–3:00pm, and Sunday 8:00am–3:00pm.

You’ll contribute to all aspects of kitchen management, food prep, cooking and presentation for residents and guests. You will work closely with the Head Chef and culinary team to uphold high standards of quality, nutrition, and service.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Chef role or similar kitchen position.
• Awareness of nutrition and dietary needs for older people is a plus.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to work weekend/evening shifts as part of the rota.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of high quality meals, following established recipes and portion controls.
• Support the smooth running of the kitchen, supervising the team when required and ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Contribute to menu planning and development, taking into account the dietary needs and preferences of residents.
• Help maintain stock levels and minimise food waste while supporting food cost control.
• Deliver a positive and professional service to residents, visitors, and colleagues.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

We are pleased to be looking for a Chef to join our team at Castle Village in Berkhamsted. This is a part time position working 19 hours per week, with shifts on Friday 3:00pm to 9:00pm, Saturday 9:00am to 3:00pm, and Sunday 8:00am to 3:00pm.

As a Chef, you will play a key role in all aspects of kitchen management, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation. You will work closely with the Head Chef and wider culinary team to ensure the highest standards of food quality and service are delivered to our residents and guests. Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for producing delicious, nutritious meals are essential in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of high quality meals, following established recipes and portion controls.
• Support the smooth running of the kitchen, supervising the team when required and ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Contribute to menu planning and development, taking into account the dietary needs and preferences of residents.
• Help maintain stock levels and minimise food waste while supporting food cost control.
• Deliver a positive and professional service to residents, visitors, and colleagues.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a Chef or in a similar kitchen role.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements for older people would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A team player with a passion for delivering exceptional food and service.
• Flexibility to work weekends and evening shifts as part of the rota.

In return, we offer a range of fantastic benefits including Medicash, a pension scheme, 25 days annual leave (pro rata), birthday leave, reward and recognition schemes, paid volunteering days, and much more.