Chef: Nutritious, Resident-Focused Kitchen Leader

Oakland Care; Loughton; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

1 free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Recognition and staff appreciation

Job summary

Oakland Care is seeking a skilled Chef to join our friendly kitchen team in Loughton. This role focuses on creating nutritious, tasty meals for residents, while following care plans and dietary requirements with care and attention to detail.

With 2+ years in catering and a can-do attitude, you’ll thrive in our supportive, regulated environment. You will work on a bank zero-hours basis, daytime shifts, delivering high-quality service and helping with stock control, menu execution, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years catering experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Awareness of relevant food regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets (advantageous).
• Proven experience delivering a high-quality catering service.
• Ability to follow a structured menu while bringing creativity to your dishes.

Responsibilities

• Delivering excellent food service at all times.
• Following care and support plans to meet the specific nutritional needs of each resident.
• Preparing nutritious snacks as requested by the General Manager.
• Ensuring all prepared food is high-quality, flavoursome, and beautifully presented.
• Collaborating closely with the Head Chef to maintain smooth kitchen operations.
• Managing stock control, including ordering and replenishment.

Skills

Catering experience

Communication skills

Food regulations

Therapeutic diets

Menu following

Creativity in dishes

Job description

Oakland Care is seeking a skilled Chef to join our friendly kitchen team in Loughton. This role focuses on creating nutritious, tasty meals for residents, while following care plans and dietary requirements with care and attention to detail.

With 2+ years in catering and a can-do attitude, you’ll thrive in our supportive, regulated environment. You will work on a bank zero-hours basis, daytime shifts, delivering high-quality service and helping with stock control, menu execution, and