Chef

Elior; Tenterden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK catering company based in Tenterden is looking for a passionate Chef to join their team at Spires Care Home. This part-time role requires you to ensure food quality is maintained and that customers receive exceptional service. With a work pattern on Fridays and Saturdays, you will be responsible for kitchen cleanliness and adhering to food safety standards. Join a supportive workplace that values employee wellbeing and offers generous benefits including flexible working and paid charity leave.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years

Paid Charity Leave

Flexible Working

Mental health support

Life assurance and workplace pension

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for food.
• Focused on excellent customer service.
• Need to be a team player.
• Previous catering experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food is of the highest standard.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation in the kitchen.
• Stay up to date with menus.
• Provide a warm and friendly service.
• Follow COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety guidelines.

Skills

Passion for food

Excellent customer service skills

Team player

Previous catering experience

Job description

General information

Chef Ref : 2024-62297 Job Information Division : Caterplus Advert Closing Date : 29 / 09 / 2024 Contractual Hours : Part-time Salary : £13.30 Contract Type : Permanent Working Pattern : Friday & Saturday, 7.30am - 3.00pm, 14 hours per week Location : Tenterden, TN30 6DB Join our team!

Are you a passionate Chef? If so, we’d love you to join our team at Spires 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

Friday & Saturday, 7.30am - 3.00pm, 14 hours per week

What can you bring?

• 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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