Chef - BANK
Company: Oakland Care Ltd
Salary: £17.00 per hour
Hours: Part-time
Location: Loughton, IG10 3RU
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 30 Oct 2026
Closing date: 12 Nov 2026
Summary
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 offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
- EnhancedBank Holiday pay.
- Uniform provided.
- Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
Location: Woodland Grove, Rectory Lane, Loughton IG10 3RU
Pay: £17 per hour
Contract: Zero Hours (BANK)
Shift: Days
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
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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Chef - BANK in Loughton employer: Oakland Care Ltd
At Oakland Care Ltd., we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing work culture where compassion and professional growth are at the forefront. Located in Wantage, our team enjoys competitive pay, flexible zero hours engagement, and generous benefits such as free meals per shift and enhanced holiday pay, all while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.
