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Oakland Care Ltd; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 freemeal per shift

Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays - extra time off

Sick pay beyond statutory entitlement

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Job summary

Oakland Care Ltd in Enfield is seeking a skilled Chef to join our kitchen team and deliver nutritious, delicious meals for residents. You will work closely with the Head Chef to maintain high cooking standards in a supportive and dynamic environment.

With at least two years of catering experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of food regulations plus therapeutic and textured diets, you’ll thrive here.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years catering experience required.
• Strong communication skills essential.
• Knowledge of food regulations and therapeutic/textured diets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivering an excellent food service at all times.
• Following care and support plans to meet the specific nutritional needs of each resident.
• Preparing nutritious snacks as requested by the General Manager.
• Ensuring all prepared food is high‑quality, flavoursome, and beautifully presented.
• Collaborating closely with the Head Chef to maintain smooth kitchen operations.
• Managing stock control, including ordering and replenishment.

Skills

Catering experience

Communication skills

Food regulations

Therapeutic diets

Textured diets

Job description

Are you a skilled and passionate Chef ready to take the next

step in your culinary career? We’re looking for a creative, detail‑driven

professional to join our team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. With

at least two years of catering experience, strong communication skills, and

solid knowledge of food regulations, therapeutic diets, and textured diets,

you’ll thrive in our supportive and structured environment. If you’re committed

to high standards, enjoy crafting nutritious and delicious meals, and want a

role where your talent truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

We offersome excellent rewards and benefits

including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• Holiday pay.
• Uniform provided.
• 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 EXTRA time off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a FriendScheme for successful referrals – for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).

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

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £15.14 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Shift: Days (5 x 8 hour shifts across 7 days including some weekends and Bank Holidays)

As a Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the Head

kitchen. Working closely with the Head Chef and our fantastic kitchen team,

you’ll help deliver dishes of the highest standard while ensuring every

resident receives an exceptional dining experience. This role also offers a

great opportunity for personal development and career progression within a

supportive and dynamic environment.

What you will be doing:

• Delivering an excellent food service at all times.
• Following care and support plans to meet the specific nutritional needs of each resident.
• Preparing nutritious snacks as requested by the General Manager.
• Ensuring all prepared food is high‑quality, flavoursome, and beautifully presented.
• Collaborating closely with the Head Chef to maintain smooth kitchen operations.
• Managing stock control, including ordering and replenishment.

What you need to succeed:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ideally, a minimum of 2 years’ catering experience.
• Awareness of relevant food regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets (advantageous).
• Proven experience delivering a high‑quality catering service.
• Ability to follow a structured menu while bringing creativity to your dishes.

“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

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference,

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme