At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure food quality, maintain cleanliness, and provide friendly service in a kitchen environment.
- Company: Saxon Gardens, part of Caterplus, focuses on creating welcoming spaces for the over 55 community.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, flexible working hours, and 28 days of holiday, increasing to 31 after two years.
- Other info: Working hours are 7:00am to 2:30pm, five days a week.
- Why this job: Join a team that values customer service excellence and offers career development opportunities.
- Qualifications: Previous kitchen experience and a passion for food are essential for this role.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 30000 £ per year.
At Saxon Gardens within Caterplus, we don't just serve food - we create warm, welcoming spaces where the over 55 community can connect, share, and enjoy great company over delicious meals. Every dish is made with care, fresh ingredients, and a big helping of heart.
What you’ll be doing:
- Ensure the food is to the highest standard
- Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well presented, and well stocked
- Keep up to date with menus and what food is on offer
- Offer a warm and friendly service
- Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed
Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7, 37 hours per week, 7:00am - 2:30pm
What can you bring?
- Possess a passion for food
- Focused on the front line
- Genuine interest in customer service excellence
- Team player
- Previous experience of working in a kitchen
Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!
- Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
- Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn't run on a 9 to 5 schedule.
- Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
- Leave for life's important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
- Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
- Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
- Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
- Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!
Sous Chef in Oakham employer: Job Search Place Limited
At Saxon Gardens, you will be part of a team dedicated to serving the over 55 community with care. Located within Caterplus, we offer a supportive environment with benefits like paid volunteering days and exclusive discounts. Our mission is to create warm spaces where connections flourish over delicious meals.
