Chef — Homestyle Dining for Residents (30h/wk)

ExtraCare Retail Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Maternity/paternity allowance

Employer pension

Blue Light Card discounts

Attendance reward

Life insurance

Holidays buy/sell

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Free onsite gym

Job summary

ExtraCare Charitable Trust in Milton Keynes is seeking a Chef to deliver homemade traditional meals for residents, balancing quality with budgetary controls. The role offers 30 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, with a salary of £14.78 per hour.

The organisation provides a supportive environment within a modern retirement village, with a benefits package including enhanced pension contributions and life insurance, supporting better lives for older people.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a care or retirement village kitchen environment.
• Ideally qualified to QFC / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
• High kitchen standards and food safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare homemade traditional meals.
• Offer residents a variety of nutritious meals.
• Assist with other kitchen duties and HACCP.
• Ensure menus stay within budget.

Skills

Kitchen experience

HACCP knowledge

Budget management

Meal planning

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

ExtraCare Charitable Trust in Milton Keynes is seeking a Chef to deliver homemade traditional meals for residents, balancing quality with budgetary controls. The role offers 30 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, with a salary of £14.78 per hour.

The organisation provides a supportive environment within a modern retirement village, with a benefits package including enhanced pension contributions and life insurance, supporting better lives for older people.