Chef

Elsyng House; Enfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home facility in Enfield is seeking a passionate Chef to join its team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of catering experience and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality food, following nutritional guidelines, and collaborating with the Head Chef in a modern kitchen environment. This full-time role offers competitive pay and additional benefits, including a cycle-to-work scheme and annual leave entitlement, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Holiday pay

Increased annual leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra day off for milestone birthdays

Sick pay above statutory entitlement

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition initiatives

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of catering experience is required.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets is advantageous.
• Ability to work creatively within a structured menu.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent service is provided at all times.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as required.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to deliver high-quality food.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Catering experience

Regulatory awareness

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

Ability to deliver high-quality service

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!

Rewards & Benefits

• All team members receive one free meal per shift.
• Holiday pay.
• Increased annual leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more receive extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – save money on commuting costs and improve health.
• Milestone birthdays – get an extra day off to celebrate your special birthday.
• Company sick pay above statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals for 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).
• And much more…

Location: Elsyng House, 1 Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HT

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £14.56 per hour

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

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.

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, palatability and presentation.
• Work 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.

“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!