Chef

Retirement Villages; Winsley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Rewards schemes

Volunteering days

Job summary

Avonpark Retirement Village in Bath is looking for a Chef to join our kitchen team. The role is 22.5 hours per week, working 3 days over 7, 8am to 4pm, with some evenings and weekends.

You will manage kitchen operations, assist in food preparation, and collaborate with the culinary team to deliver high-quality meals for our residents. The position includes benefits and opportunities to contribute to menu planning and dietary planning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or similar role in a kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements for seniors is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Shifts will include some evening and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of high-quality meals following established recipes and portion controls.
• Supervise the kitchen and team of Head Chef days off and coordinate daily activities, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Contribute to menu planning and development, taking into account dietary needs and preferences of residents.
• Maintain inventory levels and control food costs.
• Uphold a positive and professional approach with residents, staff, and visitors.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food safety

Team supervision

Resident dietary needs knowledge

Job description

We are pleased to be looking for a Chef to join our team here at Avonpark Retirement Village in Bath. This role is 22.5 hours per week - working 3 days over 7 - 8am - 4pm.

As a Chef, you will play a key role in all aspects of kitchen management, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation. You will collaborate closely with the culinary team to ensure the highest standards of food quality and service delivery. Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for enriching the lives of our residents through food is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of high-quality meals following established recipes and portion controls.
• Supervise the kitchen and team of Head Chef days off and coordinate daily activities, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Contribute to menu planning and development, taking into account dietary needs and preferences of residents.
• Maintain inventory levels and control food costs.
• Uphold a positive and professional approach with residents, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Chef or similar role in a kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements for seniors is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Shifts will include some evening and weekends.

In return we offer a number of benefits including, Medicash, pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, birthday leave, rewards schemes, volunteering days plus much more!