Creative Chef for Care Home Meals & Events

Advinia; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development and training

Pension contribution (Optional)

Retail discounts

Special offers

Job summary

Advinia in Oxford Manor Care Home is seeking a Chef to lead the day-to-day kitchen operations, crafting varied meals for Residents, Staff and Visitors and delivering a friendly, professional dining service.

Working 40 hours a week at £14.50 per hour, you’ll help plan menus for events, manage stock and hygiene, and support a great work-life balance with two days off. Free parking, wellbeing support and career development are among the benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• GCSE English or equivalent required.
• City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) in basic food preparation.
• Basic Food Hygiene certification required.
• Previous experience in a similar environment preferred.
• Menu planning, costing, ordering, stock control and budgeting experience.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Maintain food storage procedures and stock rotation.
• Prepare and cook meals to high standard, respecting dietary requirements.
• Serve Residents, Staff and Visitors with food and beverages professionally.
• Prepare and produce foods for events.
• Participate in food costings through cost control.
• Adhere to Safer Food Better Business standards and record keeping.
• Follow Food Hygiene Regulations and safety procedures at all times.
• Take full shift responsibility for the catering operation.
• Assist in creating new menus with high quality meals.
• File HACCP paperwork (fridge temps, logs, cleaning schedules).

Skills

Food preparation

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

City & Guilds 706/1 and 2 (or equivalent) Basic Food Preparation Cooking

Basic Food Hygiene

Job description

Advinia in Oxford Manor Care Home is seeking a Chef to lead the day-to-day kitchen operations, crafting varied meals for Residents, Staff and Visitors and delivering a friendly, professional dining service.

Working 40 hours a week at £14.50 per hour, you’ll help plan menus for events, manage stock and hygiene, and support a great work-life balance with two days off. Free parking, wellbeing support and career development are among the benefits offered.