Chef - Bank

Retirement Villages Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Rewards schemes

Volunteering days

Job summary

Retirement Villages Group is seeking a Chef for Mayford Grange Retirement Village. This bank role covers sickness and holiday, supporting kitchen operations and resident meals with a focus on quality and presentation.

You will work with the culinary team to ensure high standards, manage portions, and assist in menu planning while maintaining safety and cost controls. Shift patterns include evenings and weekends.

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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of high-quality meals following established recipes and portion controls.
• Supervise the kitchen and team on Head Chef days off and coordinate daily activities with food safety in mind.
• Contribute to menu planning and development considering residents' dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain inventory levels and monitor food costs.

Skills

Chef experience

Nutrition knowledge

Communication

Job description

We are pleased to be looking for a Chef to join our team here at Mayford Grange Retirement Village. This is a Bank role to cover sickness and holiday.

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!

With 16 villages across the UK, we create later living communities where residents can thrive. We're hiring!

Retirement Villages Group Ltd. develops sustainable communities for older adults in the UK, enhancing independent living through innovative housing solutions and vibrant local connections.

Company size 501–1,000 employees

Company type Privately held Founded 1981

Total funding 0

Team growth

Momentum

12% in 12 mo

180 employees on LinkedIn

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Employee experience

What it’s like inside

3.1 23 reviews

68% would recommend

Culture & values

Culture & values 3.3

Work-life balance

Work-life balance 3.4

Career opportunities

Career opportunities 2.9

Compensation & benefits

Compensation & benefits 3.3

Capital

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Where they work

3rd Floor, 123 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6RA, GB