Chef - Weekends

Retirement Villages Group; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in retirement living is seeking a Chef for weekends at Charters Retirement Village. The role involves managing kitchen operations, preparing quality meals, and collaborating with teams to ensure residents receive nutritious and enjoyable food. The position offers opportunities for creativity and interaction with residents through food service.

Benefits

Medicash

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Rewards schemes

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or similar role.
• Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements for seniors.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and cooking of high-quality meals.
• Supervise kitchen activities and ensure food safety standards.
• Contribute to menu planning considering residents' dietary needs.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Creativity

Job description

We are pleased to be looking for a Chef to join our team here at Charters Retirement Village to work weekends. The hours would be Saturday and Sunday 8am - 4pm. This . Due to the nature of our business, there may be scope for additional days for weekday holiday cover.

As a Chef, you will play a key role in all aspects of kitchen management, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation. You will collaborate closely with the culinary team to ensure the highest standards of food quality and service delivery. Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for enriching the lives of our residents through food is essential for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and cooking of high-quality meals following established recipes and portion controls.
• Supervise the kitchen 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.
• Shifts will include some evening and weekends.

In return we offer a number of benefits including, Medicash, pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, birthday leave, rewards schemes, volunteering days plus much more!