Chef - Birchwood Heights-Catering

Oakland Care Careers; Swanley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider is seeking a talented Chef to join their team in Swanley. The position requires excellent communication skills and at least 2 years of catering experience. You will ensure high-quality food service and work alongside the Head Chef in a state-of-the-art kitchen. The role offers a range of benefits including free meals, enhanced holiday pay, and opportunities for career progression. If you're creative and detail-oriented, this is a chance to make a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays day off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition initiatives

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of catering experience is preferred.
• Awareness of regulations is necessary.
• Experience in delivering high-quality service as a Chef is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent service is provided at all times.
• Prepare nutritional snacks as required.
• Work closely with the Head Chef.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

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 offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank 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 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&Cs 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: Birchwood Heights, Hilda May Ave, Swanley BR8 7BT

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £14.56 per hour

Contract: Full-time

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

Our 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!