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.
- Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
Location: Woodland Grove, Rectory Lane, Loughton IG10 3RU
Pay: £17 per hour
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
If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference,
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Chef - BANK
Company: Oakland Care Ltd
Salary: £17.00 per hour
Hours: Part-time
Location: Loughton, IG10 3RU
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 11 Sept 2026
Closing date: 24 Sept 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 offersome excellent rewards and benefits
including:
- We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
- 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
If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference,
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.
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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.
