Chef - Harpenden Springs-Catering

Oakland Care; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring hospitality provider in Hatching Green is seeking an experienced Chef to join their team. This full-time role offers a competitive pay of £14.50 per hour and responsibilities include managing a state-of-the-art kitchen and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and at least 2 years of catering experience, with knowledge of therapeutic diets being an advantage.

Benefits

1 free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years catering experience.
• Ability to deliver high-quality service as Chef.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in kitchen management.
• Prepare food to the highest standards.
• Ensure nutritional needs are met for residents.
• Manage stock control and replenishment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Catering experience

Awareness of regulations

Knowledge of therapeutic diets

High-quality service delivery

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!

Location: Harpenden Springs, Grove Road, Harpenden AL5 1PX

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Days

Benefits

• 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&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….

What you will be doing

• 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 the 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.
• 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!