Retreat Kitchen Manager - Creative Menus & Allergen Care

Christian Jobs Ltd; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace pension

Booking-led rota

Annual leave

Bank holidays

Time off in lieu

Training & development

On-site accommodation

On-site parking

Peaceful environment

Opportunity to shape menu

Job summary

St Katharine's near Henley-on-Thames is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Cook for full-time or part-time hours. The role covers planning menus, cooking for residential groups and events, ensuring allergy-conscious options, and managing kitchen costs.

The position offers £27,300–£31,000 per year depending on experience, some on-site accommodation, and a booking-led rota; full-time is 35 hours per week over five days with weekend shifts.

Qualifications

• Professional cooking or comparable catering experience.
• Awareness of portioning, waste and cost control.
• Good knowledge of food hygiene and SFBB.
• Ability to plan practical, appealing menus.
• Confidence managing allergens and dietary needs.
• Confidence working independently.
• Experience of ordering and stock management.
• Good organisation, communication and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Plan appealing menus around bookings, budgets and guest requirements.
• Prepare and cook meals, cakes, baking and desserts for residential groups and events, including suitable meals for advance preparation or batch cooking where appropriate.
• Provide safe, thoughtful options for allergies, intolerances and dietary requirements.
• Manage ordering, stock, portioning, waste and food costs.
• Maintain the kitchen to a five-rated food hygiene standard, keeping it organised, compliant and ready for inspection at any time, including SFBB records and allergen controls.
• Coordinate other team members working in the kitchen and provide clear instructions for the safe reheating, finishing and serving of prepared meals when required.

Skills

Professional cooking

Menu planning

Allergen awareness

Food hygiene SFBB

Portioning & costing

Stock management

Independent work

Communication

Flexibility

Job description

St Katharine's near Henley-on-Thames is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Cook for full-time or part-time hours. The role covers planning menus, cooking for residential groups and events, ensuring allergy-conscious options, and managing kitchen costs.

The position offers £27,300–£31,000 per year depending on experience, some on-site accommodation, and a booking-led rota; full-time is 35 hours per week over five days with weekend shifts.