Chef - Bank

Elmbrook Court; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a talented Chef to support the Head Chef in managing a state-of-the-art kitchen. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of catering experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of therapeutic diets. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality food service, stock management, and ensuring compliance with nutritional care plans. This role offers flexible hours and various employee benefits like holiday pay and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Holiday pay

Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Health Cash Plan

Milestone birthday day off

Recognition initiatives

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of catering experience.
• Ability to work creatively while following a structured menu.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent service at all times.
• Follow care/support plans for residents' nutritional needs.
• Prepare snacks for residents as directed.
• Maintain high quality and presentation of food.
• Collaborate 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

Ability to work to a structured menu

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!

Benefits

• All team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Holiday pay.
• 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&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

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

Values

• 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!