Part-Time Chef (Weekend Shift)

ACS Staffing Solutions; Wootton; On-site; GBP 8,300 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to additional savings and welll

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Part-time Chef to join a retirement community in Wootton, Bedford. The role is weekend-only, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am to 2:00pm, with a permanent contract and a salary of £9,762.81 per year.

You will prepare and serve nutritious meals, plan menus, ensure dietary requirements are met, and maintain high kitchen hygiene and safety standards. You will work alongside the Catering Manager to deliver quality dining experiences for residents and visitors,

Qualifications

• Experience in professional catering or kitchen environments.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene standards.
• Ability to prepare meals meeting dietary and cultural requirements.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh meals to residents and guests.
• Support varied menus using seasonal ingredients.
• Ensure on-time service and high hygiene standards.
• Assist with stock control and cost management.
• Monitor deliveries and maintain stock records.
• Follow safety procedures and report maintenance issues.

Skills

Food preparation

Menu planning

Stock management

Food safety

Customer service

Education

Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

Part-time Chef (Weekend Shift)

• Salary: £9,762.81 per annum
• Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 8:00am-2:00pm
• Location: Wootton, Bedford
• Contract: Permanent

Are you a chef who enjoys preparing fresh, nutritious food and providing a great service to customers? This is an excellent weekend opportunity to join a welcoming community environment where your skills can make a real difference to residents' everyday experience.

Working alongside the Catering Manager, you'll help deliver a varied and enjoyable food service while ensuring meals meet individual dietary, nutritional and cultural requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve fresh, nutritious meals to residents, visitors and guests.
• Support the development of varied menus that reflect seasonal ingredients and residents' preferences.
• Ensure food is prepared and served on time and to a consistently high standard.
• Assist with food ordering, stock management and cost control.
• Monitor deliveries and ensure all products meet required quality standards.
• Maintain accurate stock records, complete regular stock checks and minimise food waste.
• Support and encourage other kitchen colleagues to maintain high standards.
• Listen to resident feedback and contribute ideas to improve the catering service.
• Maintain excellent standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and kitchen safety.
• Follow HACCP, COSHH, health and safety and other relevant procedures.
• Complete appropriate food safety, hygiene and risk assessment documentation.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is used correctly and report any maintenance requirements.
• Deliver a friendly, professional and customer-focused service.
• Recognise and appropriately report any safeguarding concerns.

About You

• We're looking for a confident and enthusiastic chef who takes pride in producing quality food and creating a positive dining experience.
• You’ll be organised, reliable and comfortable working independently while also contributing to the wider kitchen team.
• Previous experience working within a professional catering or kitchen environment.
• A passion for food and delivering excellent customer service.
• Good knowledge of kitchen operations and catering equipment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to manage your own workload and use your initiative.
• Experience with food purchasing, stock control and minimising waste.
• A good understanding of food hygiene and health and safety requirements.
• Experience preparing menus that accommodate dietary, cultural and nutritional requirements.
• A recognised Food Hygiene qualification or equivalent.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within retirement living, extra care, care homes or a similar setting.
• Experience providing catering for events or functions.
• City & Guilds 706-3, NVQ or an equivalent professional cookery qualification.
• Intermediate or Advanced Food Hygiene certification.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to additional savings and wellbeing benefits

Please note: Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references and any required DBS screening.