Chef - Elmbrook Court-Catering

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

Job summary

A care provider in Wantage is seeking a talented Chef for a part-time position to support the Head Chef in delivering high-quality meals. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of catering experience and excellent communication skills. This role offers £17.50 per hour and various benefits including enhanced annual leave and a meal per shift.

Benefits

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 and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of catering experience.
• Awareness of regulations.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets is advantageous.
• Experience of delivering a high-quality service as a Chef is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent service is provided at all times.
• Follow care/support plans for nutritional needs.
• Prepare nutritional snacks as required.
• Ensure food quality, palatability, and presentation.
• Stock control; replenishing and ordering.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Catering experience

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.

And much more……….

Location:Elmbrook Court, Grove Rd, Wantage OX12 7BY

Hours: 24 hours per week

Pay: £17.50 per hour

Contract: Part-time

Shift: Days ( 3 days a week)

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

• 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!