Senior Chef - Lambwood Heights-Catering

Oakland Care; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Chigwell is looking for a Senior Chef to join their team. The role involves supporting the Head Chef in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring high-quality food service, and managing stock control. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of catering experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers opportunities for career progression and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays 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.

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 over and above statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals—applicable to all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location: Lambwood Heights, 244 Lambourne Rd, Chigwell IG7 6HX

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £18 - £20 per hour

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 kitchen team to deliver food to 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 individuals.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as required and directed by the Registered Manager.
• Ensure food quality, palatability, and presentation are of high standards.
• Work closely with the Head Chef.
• Manage stock control, replenishing, and ordering.

What you need to succeed as a Chef:

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

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes where everyone is part of our Family, guided by our core values:

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

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