Senior Chef: Create Nutritious, Resident-Centric Menus

Lambwood Heights; Chigwell Row; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays

Sick pay above statutory

Refer a Friend scheme

Recognition initiatives

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Job summary

Oakland Care is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Chef to join our friendly team. Working alongside the Head Chef, you will help deliver high‑quality, nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of our residents, with meals tailored to individual dietary needs.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference through food. You will lead in menu planning, ensure hygiene standards, supervise kitchen staff, and help maintain accurate records while

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in planning and preparing nutritious, appetising meals.
• Deliver menus that cater for special diets and cultural preferences.
• Maintain hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff and day-to-day operations.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and stock control.
• Ensure meals are served on time and to a high standard.
• Maintain records in line with food safety requirements.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment.

Skills

Chef

Team leadership

Food safety

Communication

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Oakland Care is looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Chef to join our friendly team. Working alongside the Head Chef, you will help deliver high‑quality, nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of our residents, with meals tailored to individual dietary needs.

This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference through food. You will lead in menu planning, ensure hygiene standards, supervise kitchen staff, and help maintain accurate records while