Chef

Elior; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading UK catering service as a Chef at a care home, where you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality food and exceptional service while fostering a supportive environment. Enjoy flexible working hours, generous holiday, and on-site lunches while making a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

28-31 days holiday

Flexible Working

Paid Charity Leave

Life assurance and pension schemes

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience required.
• Passion for food and excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality and cleanliness.
• Keep kitchen well-stocked and updated with menus.
• Offer a warm and friendly service.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Passion for food

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General information

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

This role sits within our award-winning brand, Caterplus , one of the UK's leading catering services specialising in the care sector. Making a difference to local people, we pride ourselves on crafting superb environments for the over 55 community. By contributing to our customer's social life & fostering friendships, our quality & locally sourced food is matched only by the warmth of our customer service.

What you'll be doing...

As a Chef you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the food is to the highest standard

Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked

Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer

Offer a warm and friendly service

Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed

Working Pattern: 37.5hrs Over 5 days on a rota basis

What can you bring?

In this role:

Possess a passion for food

Focused on the front line with excellent customer service skills

Team player

Previous catering experience

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments

Relax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years service

Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options

Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life’s Ups & Downs:

Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Why it’s great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers , with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

Workplaces & Office Space

Sporting Venues & Stadiums

Attraction & Heritage Sites

Public Sector & Defence

Health, Care & Hospitals

Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That’s why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Elior Celebrates EqualityOur aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop,and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

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