Senior Chef - Elsyng House-Catering

Oakland Care; Enfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Senior Chef to manage a state-of-the-art kitchen. The role involves delivering high-quality food service, supporting the Head Chef, and ensuring nutritional needs are met for residents. Excellent communication and creativity are essential, along with a passion for quality service.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays - extra day off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of catering experience.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure excellent service at all times.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as required.
• Manage stock control, replenishing and ordering supplies.

Skills

Communication

Creativity

Attention to Detail

Job description

Are you a culinary master looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a talented Senior Chef to join our team! To succeed, you'll need excellent communication skills, at least 2 years of catering experience, awareness of regulations, knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets, and a passion for delivering high-quality service. If you're creative, detail-oriented, and thrive in a structured environment, we want to hear from you!

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – save money on commuting costs and improve your health.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay, which is over and above statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more…….

Location: Elsyng House, 1 Forty Hill, Enfield EN2 9HT

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Days

As a Chef, you will support the Head Chef in managing our fast-paced, state-of-the-art kitchen. The successful candidate will work alongside the Chef and kitchen team to deliver food of the highest standards and will have opportunities for career progression.

What you will be doing:

• Ensure excellent service at all times.
• Follow care/support plans respecting the nutritional needs of each individual.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as required and directed by the Registered Manager.
• Ensure prepared food is of excellent quality, palatability, and presentation.
• Work closely with the Head Chef.
• Manage stock control, replenishing and ordering supplies.

What you need to succeed as a Chef:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ideally 2 years catering experience.
• Awareness of regulations.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets is advantageous.
• Experience in delivering high-quality service as a Chef is essential.
• Ability to work with a structured menu while maintaining creativity.

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love, and be loved, where everyone is part of our Family.

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, don’t delay—apply today!