Chef

Retirement Villages Group; South Chailey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in retirement living is seeking a dedicated Chef to join their Gradwell Park team. The Chef will assist in kitchen management, prepare quality meals, and maintain food safety standards while enriching the dining experience for residents. This part-time position offers a chance to work with a passionate culinary team and enhance the lives of residents through quality food.

Benefits

Medicash

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Rewards schemes

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary needs for seniors advantageous.
• Shifts include some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Supervise kitchen during Head Chef's absence.
• Contribute to menu planning and maintain inventory.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Job description

We are pleased to be looking for a Chef to join our team here at Gradwell Park. This role is 30 hours per week - 8am - 4pm - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday,

As a Chef, you will play a key role in assisting our Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation. You will collaborate closely with the culinary team to ensure the highest standards of food quality and service delivery. Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for enriching the lives of our residents through food is essential for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of high-quality meals following established recipes and portion controls.
• Supervise the kitchen and team of Head Chef days off and coordinate daily activities, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Contribute to menu planning and development, taking into account dietary needs and preferences of residents.
• Maintain inventory levels and control food costs.
• Uphold a positive and professional approach with residents, staff, and visitors.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Chef or similar role in a kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements for seniors is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Shifts will include some evening and weekends.

In return we offer a number of benefits including, Medicash, pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, birthday leave, rewards schemes, volunteering days plus much more!