Chef - BANK

Oakland Care Ltd; Loughton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Staff recognition and appreciation

Job summary

Oakland Care Ltd in Loughton, UK is seeking a part‑time Chef for bank cover to support the Head kitchen and deliver high‑quality meals for residents. The role offers a flexible schedule and a chance to contribute to a caring environment with structured development opportunities.

You will bring at least two years of catering experience, strong communication, and familiarity with food regulations and therapeutic textures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years catering experience
• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of food regulations and standards
• Awareness of therapeutic and textured diets (advantageous)
• Ability to follow structured menus while applying creativity
• Proven experience delivering a high‑quality catering service

Responsibilities

• Deliver an excellent food service at all times
• Follow care and support plans to meet residents' nutritional needs
• Prepare nutritious snacks as requested by management
• Ensure all prepared food is high quality, flavoursome and well presented
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to maintain smooth kitchen operations
• Manage stock control including ordering and replenishment

Skills

Catering experience

Communication

Therapeutic diets

Job description

Chef - BANK

Company: Oakland Care Ltd

Salary: £17.00 per hour

Hours: Part-time

Location: Loughton, IG10 3RU

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 30 Oct 2026

Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

Summary

Are you a skilled and passionate Chef ready to take the next step in your culinary career? We’re looking for a creative, detail‑driven professional to join our team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. With at least two years of catering experience, strong communication skills, and solid knowledge of food regulations, therapeutic diets, and textured diets, you’ll thrive in our supportive and structured environment. If you’re committed to high standards, enjoy crafting nutritious and delicious meals, and want a role where your talent truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.


• EnhancedBank Holiday pay.


• Uniform provided.


• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.

Location: Woodland Grove, Rectory Lane, Loughton IG10 3RU

Pay: £17 per hour

Contract: Zero Hours (BANK)

Shift: Days

As a Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the Head kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef and our fantastic kitchen team, you’ll help deliver dishes of the highest standard while ensuring every resident receives an exceptional dining experience. This role also offers a great opportunity for personal development and career progression within a supportive and dynamic environment.

What you will be doing:

• Delivering an excellent food service at all times.


• Following care and support plans to meet the specific nutritional needs of each resident.


• Preparing nutritious snacks as requested by the General Manager.


• Ensuring all prepared food is high‑quality, flavoursome, and beautifully presented.


• Collaborating closely with the Head Chef to maintain smooth kitchen operations.


• Managing stock control, including ordering and replenishment.

What you need to succeed:

• Strong communication skills.


• Ideally, a minimum of 2 years’ catering experience.


• Awareness of relevant food regulations and standards.


• Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets (advantageous).


• Proven experience delivering a high‑quality catering service.


• Ability to follow a structured menu while bringing creativity to your dishes.

“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

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