Chef

Oakland Care; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in the UK is seeking a skilled chef to support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and delivering high-quality food to residents. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of catering experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of dietary regulations. This role offers various benefits, including free meals per shift and enhanced annual leave. Join us in providing exceptional service in a state-of-the-art kitchen.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of catering experience.
• Awareness of regulations.
• Experience delivering a high-quality service as a chef.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen.
• Deliver food to the highest standards.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for residents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets

Job description

Benefits

• All team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement; team members who work with us for 3 years or more get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – save on commuting costs and improve health.
• Milestone Birthdays – get an extra day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay over and above statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals – for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C’s apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).

What you will be doing

• Support the Head Chef in the management of our fast-paced, state-of-the-art kitchen.
• Work alongside the chef and the kitchen team to deliver food to the highest of standards.
• Ensure excellent service is provided at all times.
• Follow care/support plans regarding the nutritional needs of each individual.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as required and directed by the Registered Manager.
• Ensure prepared food is of excellent quality, palatability and presentation.
• Work closely with the Head Chef.
• Stock control; stock replenishing/ordering.

Ideal Candidate

• Excellent communication skills.
• At least 2 years of catering experience.
• Awareness of regulations.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets.
• Experience delivering a high-quality service as a chef.
• Ability to work to a structured menu while being creative as an individual.
• Disability confident.

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