Chef - Elsyng House-Catering

Oakland Care; Enfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A care facility in Enfield is seeking a talented Chef to join their kitchen team. This full-time role offers a salary of £15.60 per hour, where the Chef will ensure high food quality and support the Head Chef. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and at least 2 years of catering experience. The organization offers generous benefits including free meals per shift and increased annual leave based on service.

Benefits

1 free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as directed.
• Ensure prepared food is of excellent quality.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Catering experience

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

Creativity

Job description

Overview

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!

Benefits

We offer excellent rewards and 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 sickness 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&C\'s apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.
• And much more…….

Locations & Details

Location: Elsyng House, 1 Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HT

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Pay: £15.60 per hour

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Days (Monday to Sunday on a rolling rota)

Role

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!