Chef

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the catering sector is seeking a passionate Chef to join their award-winning team. This role offers the opportunity to create high-quality meals for the over 55 community while ensuring a warm and friendly service. With a focus on cleanliness and adherence to safety regulations, the Chef will play a vital role in enhancing the dining experience. The company values its employees, providing generous rewards and benefits, including flexible working options and mental health support. If you are enthusiastic about food and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working Options

28 Days Holiday

Mental Health Support

Life Assurance

Pension Schemes

Discounts and Cashback

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is essential.
• Excellent customer service skills focused on the front line.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the food is of the highest standard.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation in the kitchen.
• Follow Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Catering Experience

Team Player

Passion for Food

Job description

Chef

Ref: 2024-66250

Division: Caterplus

Advert Closing Date: 07/09/2024

Contractual Hours: Full-time

Salary: £12.50

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours over 5 days on a rota basis

Location: Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6FQ

Join our team!

Are you a passionate Chef? If so, we’d love you to join our team at Cedars care home!

This role is within our award-winning brand, Caterplus, one of the UK's leading catering services in the care sector. We pride ourselves on creating superb environments for the over 55 community, contributing to their social life, fostering friendships, and providing quality, locally sourced food with warm customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the food is of the highest standard
• Maintain cleanliness, presentation, and stock levels in the kitchen and service area
• Stay updated with menus and food offerings
• Provide warm and friendly service
• Follow COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety regulations

What can you bring?

• A passion for food
• Excellent customer service skills, focused on the front line
• Team player
• Previous catering experience

Our way of saying thank you...

We offer generous rewards and benefits, including:

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches to stay nourished and energized
• Support Your Way of Life: Flexible working options, 28 days holiday (increasing to 31), family leave, paid charity leave
• Opportunities for Growth: Career progression and community connection
• Supporting You: Mental health support and wellbeing benefits
• Financial & Wellbeing: Life assurance, pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, cycle-to-work scheme

Why work for us?

Elior is a multi-award-winning UK catering company with over 10,000 colleagues across various sectors, committed to an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and equality. 85% of colleagues are proud to work here!

Interested? Click the ‘Apply for this role’ button at the top of this advert.