Chef - Bank - Beechwood Grove-Catering

Oakland Care; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A care support provider in Eastbourne is seeking a talented Chef to join their culinary team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of catering experience, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of therapeutic diets. This role involves delivering high-quality service in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Competitive pay at £12.30 per hour is offered along with various benefits like extra annual leave, recognition initiatives, and health cash plans. Don't miss the chance to make a difference in the lives of residents!

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays - extra day off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition initiatives

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of catering experience in a similar role.
• Awareness of the regulations related to food service.
• Ability to work creatively within structured guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen.
• Prepare high-quality food that meets presentation standards.
• Ensure excellent service during meal times.
• Follow care plans related to nutritional needs.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Catering experience

Awareness of regulations

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

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!

We offersome excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• EnhancedBank Holiday pay.
• Increased 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 anEXTRAday off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subjectto length of service)
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles 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: Beechwood Grove, 44-48 E Dean Rd, Eastbourne BN20 8EH

Hours: 0 hours per week

Pay: £12.30 per hour

Contract: BANK

Shift: Days - 09.00am - 5.30pm

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

“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

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!