We are pleased to be recruiting a Cook to play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience at Debden Grange.
This is a part-time role working 15 hours per week (Thursdays & Fridays).
As a Cook, you’ll support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team to deliver fresh, high-quality, and sustainable food and beverage services. You’ll role-model excellent standards, ensure compliance with all safety and hygiene requirements, and help shape a menu that delights our residents and guests alike.
In the absence of the Head Chef, you’ll take full responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen - ensuring exceptional service, managing costs effectively, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef with day-to-day operations and delivery of the restaurant and village catering services
- Lead and inspire the kitchen team to uphold high standards of food safety, hygiene, and presentation
- Contribute to menu development, specials, and events, balancing creativity with cost control
- Monitor food and beverage quality, profitability, and customer satisfaction
- Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, COSHH, and allergen management
- Train, coach, and supervise staff, fostering a collaborative and positive working environment
- Build strong relationships with residents and guests, ensuring a welcoming, customer-focused service
About you
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant industry experience, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
- Food Safety Level 3 qualification (essential)
- Strong knowledge of food safety management systems, HACCP, and COSHH
- A passion for delivering exceptional food and service
- Organised, reliable, and able to thrive under pressure
- A team player who leads by example and embraces our values
Our values
At RVG, our values shape everything we do:
- Age Well - creating opportunities for all to live well for longer
- Community - believing in the power of togetherness
- Keep Improving - always striving to do better
- Invest Wisely - treating every penny as our own
- Planet Positive - working to reduce our impact on the environment
- One Team - supporting and learning from one another
Why join us?
- Be part of an exciting restaurant in a welcoming, community-focused environment
- Opportunity to influence menus, standards, and ways of working
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- Training and professional development to grow your career
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