Chef - Part-Time

Retirement Villages; Tregony; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Roseland Parc is launching a brand new Bistro and seeks a Chef to assist the Head Chef in delivering fresh, high-quality and sustainable meals for residents and guests. The role is part-time (30 hours per week across 3 days), with some evenings and weekends required to support operations and events.

You will lead the kitchen team, uphold food safety standards, help shape menus, manage costs, and ensure a smooth service in the Head Chef's absence while embedding our community-focused values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the industry with supervisory exposure.
• Food Safety Level 3 qualification (essential).
• Strong knowledge of food safety management systems, HACCP and COSHH.
• Passion for delivering exceptional food and service.
• Organised, reliable and able to work under pressure.
• Team player who leads by example and aligns with values.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day operations and delivery of the restaurant and village catering services
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to uphold high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation
• Contribute to menu development, specials, and events, balancing creativity with cost control
• Monitor food and beverage quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, COSHH, and allergen management
• Train, coach, and supervise staff, fostering a collaborative and positive working environment
• Build strong relationships with residents and guests, ensuring a welcoming, customer-focused service

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Food safety Level 3

Kitchen operations

Menu development input

Education

Food Safety Level 3

Job description

We are pleased to be recruiting a Chef to play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience at brand new Bistro at Roseland Parc.

This is a part-time role working 30 hours per week (3 days over 7) - some shifts will be evenings and weekends, so flexibility is required.

As Chef, you’ll support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team to deliver fresh, high-quality, and sustainable food and beverage services. You’ll role-model excellent standards, ensure compliance with all safety and hygiene requirements, and help shape a menu that delights our residents and guests alike.

In the absence of the Head Chef, you’ll take full responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen - ensuring exceptional service, managing costs effectively, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with day-to-day operations and delivery of the restaurant and village catering services
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to uphold high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation
• Contribute to menu development, specials, and events, balancing creativity with cost control
• Monitor food and beverage quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, COSHH, and allergen management
• Train, coach, and supervise staff, fostering a collaborative and positive working environment
• Build strong relationships with residents and guests, ensuring a welcoming, customer-focused service

About you

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant industry experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
• Food Safety Level 3 qualification (essential)
• Strong knowledge of food safety management systems, HACCP, and COSHH
• A passion for delivering exceptional food and service
• Organised, reliable, and able to thrive under pressure
• A team player who leads by example and embraces our values

Our values

At RVG, our values shape everything we do:

• Age Well- creating opportunities for all to live well for longer
• Community- believing in the power of togetherness
• Keep Improving- always striving to do better
• Invest Wisely- treating every penny as our own
• Planet Positive- working to reduce our impact on the environment
• One Team- supporting and learning from one another

Why join us?

• Be part of an exciting restaurant in a welcoming, community-focused environment
• Opportunity to influence menus, standards, and ways of working
• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Training and professional development to grow your career