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Chef

Oakland Care Ltd

Tonbridge and Malling

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 31,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

A care service provider is looking for a Chef to join their team in Tonbridge, where you'll ensure high-quality food service and support the Head Chef. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of catering experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of dietary regulations. You will benefit from offers like free meals per shift, enhanced bank holiday pay, and a health cash plan. The position is full-time, working 40 hours per week with a pay rate of £14.56 per hour.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays day off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition initiatives

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

At least 2 years of catering experience.
Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets is advantageous.
Experience delivering a high-quality service as a Chef is essential.

Responsibilities

Ensure an excellent service is provided at all times.
Follow care/support plans regarding nutritional needs.
Prepare nutritional snacks for residents.
Maintain excellent quality and presentation of food.
Collaborate closely with the Head Chef.
Manage stock control and ordering.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Catering experience

Awareness of regulations

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

High-quality service delivery

Creativity

Are you a culinary master looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a talented Chef to join our team! To succeed, you'll need excellent communication skills, at least 2 years of catering experience, awareness of regulations, knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets, and a passion for delivering high-quality service. If you're creative, detail-oriented, and thrive in a structured environment, we want to hear from you!

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

We offer 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 – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
Company sick pay which is over and above the 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&C's)
Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&C's)

And much more….

Location

Hyllden Heights, Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ

Hours

40 hours per week

Pay

£14.56 per hour

Contract

Full-time, Permanent

Shift

Days

As a Chef you will support the Head chef in the management of our fast paced, state of the art Kitchen. The successful candidate will be working alongside Chef and the wonderful kitchen team, to deliver the food to the highest of standards and will be given the opportunity to progress in their career.

What you will be doing

Ensure an excellent service is provided at all times.
Ensure that care/support plans are followed in respect of the nutritional needs of each individual.
Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as required and directed by the Registered Manager.
Ensure prepared food is of an excellent quality and palatability as well as presentation.
Working closely with the Head Chef.
Stock control; stock replenishing/ ordering.

What you need to succeed as a Chef