At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious meals and manage kitchen operations in a vibrant retirement village.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Avonpark Retirement Village in Bath.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, birthday leave, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with opportunities for personal growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a difference in residents' lives through your culinary creativity and passion.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Chef and knowledge of dietary needs for seniors is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 31853 - 38931 £ per year.
We are pleased to be looking for a Chef to join our team here at Avonpark Retirement Village in Bath. This role is 22.5 hours per week - working 3 days over 7 - 8am - 4pm.
As a Chef, you will play a key role in all aspects of kitchen management, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
You will collaborate closely with the culinary team to ensure the highest standards of food quality and service delivery.
Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for enriching the lives of our residents through food is essential for this role.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and cooking of high-quality meals following established recipes and portion controls.
- Supervise the kitchen and team of Head Chef days off and coordinate daily activities, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
- Contribute to menu planning and development, taking into account dietary needs and preferences of residents.
- Maintain inventory levels and control food costs.
- Uphold a positive and professional approach with residents, staff, and visitors.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Chef or similar role in a kitchen environment.
- Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements for seniors is advantageous.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Shifts will include some evening and weekends.
In return we offer a number of benefits including, Medicash, pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, birthday leave, rewards schemes, volunteering days plus much more!
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Chef employer: Retirement Villages
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