At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, nutritious meals and support a friendly kitchen team.
- Company: Join a caring team at Oakland Care, dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, enhanced pay, extra leave, and health perks.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and recognition.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on residents' lives through your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Chef and a passion for quality food required.
The predicted salary is between 18 - 18 £ per hour.
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Chef to join our friendly team.
Working alongside the Head Chef, you will help deliver high-quality, nutritious meals that support the health and wellbeing of our residents.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys making a real difference through food, ensuring every resident receives meals that are both enjoyable and tailored to their individual dietary needs.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys making a real difference through food, ensuring every resident receives meals that are both enjoyable and tailored to their individual dietary needs.
We offersome excellent rewards and benefits including
- We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
- Enhanced Bank 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 (subjectto length of service).
- Refer a Friend Scheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles 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).
And much more……….
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef in planning and preparing nutritious, appetising meals.
- Support the delivery of varied menus that cater for special diets, allergies, and cultural preferences.
- Maintain excellent food hygiene, health and safety, and infection control standards.
- Supervise kitchen staff and support the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
- Monitor food stock levels and assist with ordering and stock control.
- Ensure all meals are served on time and to a high standard.
- Help maintain accurate records in line with CQC and food safety requirements.
- Promote a positive and collaborative working environment.
About You
We are looking for someone who has
- Previous experience as a Chef, Chef de Partie, or similar role.
- A passion for producing high-quality, nutritious food.
- Knowledge of dietary requirements within a care setting.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 3 desirable).
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- The ability to work effectively within a team and independently.
- A caring, compassionate, and resident-focused approach.
If you are a dedicated chef who takes pride in creating exceptional meals and would like to join a team that values care, compassion, and quality, we would love to hear from you.
Oakland Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate employment and DBS checks.
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