Chef

Elmbrook Court-Catering; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused catering service in the Vale of White Horse is looking for a talented Chef to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of catering experience and possess excellent communication skills. You will ensure a high-quality dining experience for residents, work closely with the Head Chef, and adhere to regulatory standards. Rewards include free meals per shift, enhanced holiday pay, and additional leave for long-service staff. This is a bank contract position 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

Extra day off for milestone birthdays

Enhanced sick pay

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• 2 years of catering experience preferred.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets beneficial.
• Strong communication and creative skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service at all times.
• Follow care/support plans regarding nutritional needs.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for residents.
• Maintain high standards in food quality and presentation.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef.
• Manage stock control.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Catering experience (2 years)

Awareness of regulations

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

Ability to deliver high-quality service

Creativity

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!

We offersome excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• EnhancedBank 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 anEXTRAday off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subjectto length of service)
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles 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)

And much more…….

Location: Elmbrook Court, Grove Rd, Wantage OX12 7BY

Hours: 0 hours per week

Pay: £14.56 per hour

Contract: BANK

Shift: Days

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!