Chef

Elior; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading catering company as a Chef at Watson Place Retirement Living in Chipping Norton. This full-time role focuses on delivering high-quality food and exceptional customer service to the community. Enjoy career development opportunities and generous benefits including on-site lunches and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

28 days holiday, increasing to 31 after 2 years

Paid Charity Leave

Mental health support

Life assurance and pension schemes

Qualifications

• Passion for food and customer service.
• Team-oriented with previous catering experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food is to the highest standard.
• Keep kitchen clean and well-stocked.
• Follow food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Passion for food

Customer service excellence

Team player

Education

Previous catering experience

Job description

Are you a passionate Chef? If so, we’d love you to join our team at Watson Place Retirement Living in Chipping Norton!

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...

General information

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Are you a passionate Chef? If so, we’d love you to join our team at Watson Place Retirement Living in Chipping Norton!

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: 37.5 Hours per week

What can you bring?

In this role:

Possess a passion for food

Focused on the front line

Genuine interest in customer service excellence

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

Holiday Allowance: 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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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom