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Woodland Grove

Loughton

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Job summary

A leading company seeks a talented Chef to deliver high-quality service at Woodland Grove in Loughton. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of catering experience, strong communication skills, and an understanding of therapeutic diets. Join a vibrant kitchen team focused on exceptional care and food quality.

Benefits

1 free meal per shift
Increased annual leave after 3 years
Cycle to Work scheme
Extra day off for milestone birthdays
Above statutory sick pay
Refer a Friend scheme
Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of catering experience required.
  • Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets is advantageous.
  • Must demonstrate ability to deliver high-quality service.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare nutritional snacks for residents.
  • Manager stock control and replenishing orders.
  • Ensure an excellent service is provided at all times.

Skills

Catering experience
Communication skills
Creativity
Attention to detail

Job description

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Are you a culinary master looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a talented 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
offersome excellent rewards & benefits including:

  • We offer
    all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
  • Increased
    Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or
    more, get extra annual leave.
  • Cycle to
    Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your
    health at the same time.
  • Milestone
    Birthdays - get anEXTRAday off to celebratethat
    special birthday.
  • Company
    sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement.
    (subjectto length of service)
  • Refer a
    FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all
    permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
  • Recognition
    and staff appreciation initiatives.

Location: Woodland Grove, Rectory Ln, Loughton IG10 3RU

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £15.60 per hour

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Days

As a Chef you will support the Head chef in the management of our fast paced, state of the art Kitchen. The successful candidate will be working alongside Chef and the wonderful kitchen team, to deliver the food to the highest of standards and will be given the opportunity to progress in their career.

What you will be doing:

  • Ensure an excellent service is provided at all times.
  • Ensure that care/support plans are followed in respect of the nutritional needs of each individual.
  • Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as required and directed by the Registered Manager.
  • Ensure prepared food is of an excellent quality and palatability as well as presentation.
  • Working closely with the Head Chef.
  • Stock control; stock replenishing/ ordering.

What you need to succeed as a Chef:

  • Ideally 2 years catering experience.
  • Awareness of the regulations.
  • Knowledge of therapeutic diets and textured diets is advantageous.
  • Experience of delivering a high-quality service as a Chef is essential.
  • Ability to work to a structured menu, but be creative as an individual.

“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

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