Chef

Oakland Care Ltd; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading caregiving organization in the UK is looking for a Chef to deliver high-quality service in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will need at least 2 years of catering experience, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of therapeutic diets. This full-time permanent role offers a salary of £14.56 per hour along with great perks like enhanced leave and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays - extra day off

Company sick pay over statutory entitlement

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure an excellent service is provided at all times.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as required.
• Stock control; stock replenishing/ordering.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Catering experience

Understanding of regulations

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

Creativity in a structured environment

Job description

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!

Weoffer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offerall team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced BankHoliday pay.
• IncreasedAnnual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years ormore, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle toWork scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve yourhealth at the same time.
• MilestoneBirthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate thatspecial birthday.
• Companysick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement.(subject to length of service)
• Refer aFriend Scheme for successful referrals - for allpermanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognitionand staff appreciation initiatives.
• Longservice awards.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&ampCs)
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs)

Andmuch 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:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ideally 2 years catering experience.
• Awareness of the regulations.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and textured diets is advantageous.
• Experience of delivering a high-quality service as a Chef is essential.
• Ability to work to a structured menu, but be creative as an individual.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!