Chef - Full/Part Time

Retirement Villages Group; Tregony; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement community provider in Tregony is seeking a Chef to join their team. This role offers both full-time and part-time hours, with flexibility required for weekends and occasional evenings. Responsibilities include cooking high-quality meals, supervising kitchen staff, and menu planning, specifically catering to the dietary needs of seniors. The position offers various benefits such as Medicash and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Medicash

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Reward schemes

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or similar role in a kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements for seniors is advantageous.
• Flexibility to work some weekends and occasional evening shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of high-quality meals.
• Supervise the kitchen and team during the Head Chef’s days off.
• Contribute to menu planning and development.
• Maintain inventory levels and control food costs.
• Uphold a positive and professional approach with residents.

Skills

Cooking high-quality meals

Food safety and sanitation

Menu planning

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

We are pleased to be looking for a Chef to join our growing team here at Roseland Parc. This role offers flexibility with both full-time and part-time hours available. Due to the nature of our business, working days will vary weekly, so candidates will need to offer flexibility, including some weekends (not every weekend) and the occasional evening shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of high-quality meals following established recipes and portion controls.
• Supervise the kitchen and team during the Head Chef’s 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.
• Flexibility to work some weekends and occasional evening shifts.

What we offer

In return, we provide a range of benefits including Medicash, pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, birthday leave, reward schemes, volunteering days, and much more!