Weekend Chef: Lead Fresh, Quality Meals for 55+ Residents

A2Dominion; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading housing and care provider is seeking a Weekend Chef to join their team in Reading. The role involves preparing and cooking meals for elderly residents in a retirement housing scheme. Key qualifications include catering experience and the ability to engage with vulnerable customers. Employees enjoy a flexible benefits package including holiday entitlement and annual allowances for health and lifestyle benefits.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday pro rata

Annual health and lifestyle allowance up to £300

Up to 8% contributory pension

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is essential.
• Experience in a Care and Support environment is preferred.
• Comfortable with completing online training.

Responsibilities

• Lead service to prepare & cook meals for the restaurant.
• Provide high-quality meals considering dietary needs.
• Complete administration documentation and report feedback.

Skills

Catering and hands-on food preparation

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to engage with elderly customers

Education

Catering/Cooking qualification

Job description

A leading housing and care provider is seeking a Weekend Chef to join their team in Reading. The role involves preparing and cooking meals for elderly residents in a retirement housing scheme. Key qualifications include catering experience and the ability to engage with vulnerable customers. Employees enjoy a flexible benefits package including holiday entitlement and annual allowances for health and lifestyle benefits.