Chef

Woodland Grove; Loughton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

We offer all team members 1 free meal 

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Recognition and staff appreciation

Job summary

Woodland Grove in Loughton is seeking a passionate Chef to support the Head Chef in our fast‑paced, state‑of‑the‑art kitchen, delivering meals to a high standard and ensuring every resident enjoys an exceptional dining experience.

With at least two years catering experience and solid knowledge of food regulations, therapeutic and textured diets, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values personal development and teamwork.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of catering experience.
• Knowledge of food regulations, therapeutic diets, and textured diets.
• Ability to follow a structured menu while bringing creativity to your dishes.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering excellent food service at all times.
• Following care and support plans to meet the specific nutritional needs of each resident.
• Preparing nutritious snacks as requested by the General Manager.
• Ensuring all prepared food is high‑quality, flavoursome, and beautifully presented.
• Collaborating closely with the Head Chef to maintain smooth kitchen operations.
• Managing stock control, including ordering and replenishment.

Skills

Communication skills

Catering experience

Food regulations knowledge

Therapeutic & textured diets knowledge

Job description

Are you a skilled and passionate Chef ready to take the nextstep in your culinary career? We’re looking for a creative, detail‑drivenprofessional to join our team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. Withat least two years of catering experience, strong communication skills, andsolid knowledge of food regulations, therapeutic diets, and textured diets,you’ll thrive in our supportive and structured environment. If you’re committedto high standards, enjoy crafting nutritious and delicious meals, and want arole where your talent truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Uniform provided.
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.

Location: Woodland Grove, Rectory Lane, Loughton IG10 3RU

Pay: £17 per hour

Contract: Zero Hours (BANK)

Shift: Days

As a Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the HeadChef with the day‑to‑day management of our fast‑paced, state‑of‑the‑art kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef and our fantastic kitchen team, you’ll help deliver dishes of the highest standard while ensuring every resident receives an exceptional dining experience. This role also offers a great opportunity for personal development and career progression within a supportive and dynamic environment.

What you will be doing:

• Delivering excellent food service at all times.
• Following care and support plans to meet the specific nutritional needs of each resident.
• Preparing nutritious snacks as requested by the General Manager.
• Ensuring all prepared food is high‑quality, flavoursome, and beautifully presented.
• Collaborating closely with the Head Chef to maintain smooth kitchen operations.
• Managing stock control, including ordering and replenishment.

What you need to succeed:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ideally, a minimum of 2 years’ catering experience.
• Awareness of relevant food regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets (advantageous).
• Proven experience delivering a high‑quality catering service.
• Ability to follow a structured menu while bringing creativity to your dishes.

“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