Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Chef in Enfield to join a skilled kitchen team focused on delivering high-quality meals in a care home setting. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £14.56, with additional perks like enhanced pay on Bank Holidays, increased annual leave, and a free meal per shift. The ideal candidate should have experience in catering, strong communication skills, and a passion for quality food service. This position provides great opportunities for personal and professional growth within the culinary field.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Additional day off for milestone birthdays

Enhanced company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef in a care home or similar environment.
• Knowledge of nutritional needs and therapeutic diets.
• Ability to follow care/support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service and meal presentation.
• Prepare nutritious snacks as per individual needs.
• Work closely with the Head Chef on stock control.

Skills

Excellent Communication skills

Catering experience (ideally 2 years)

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

Experience of delivering a high-quality service

Creativity in menu preparation

Job description

Chef - Enfield │ £14.56ph (salary equivalent of £30,284 per annum)

As a Chef based in Enfield, you'll be part of a skilled kitchen team, crafting nutritious, high-quality dishes that make a real difference every day. This is a great opportunity for a culinary professional who values quality, teamwork, and a passion for high quality food in the care home industry.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

A competitive hourly rate of £14.56ph (salary equivalent of £30,284 per annum).

• All team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 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 (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs)
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs)

Key Responsibilities as Chef:

• 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 we're looking for

We're seeking a motivated Care Home Chef or Cook who has:

• 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.

If you're a Chef in Enfield looking to take a new role for a luxury care group, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your culinary career.

Job Number: OAK-ELS-INDCATERING

Location: Enfield

Role: Chef

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.