Are you a skilled and passionate Chef ready to take the nextstep in your culinary career? We’re looking for a creative, detail‑drivenprofessional to join our team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. Withat least two years of catering experience, strong communication skills, andsolid knowledge of food regulations, therapeutic diets, and textured diets,you’ll thrive in our supportive and structured environment. If you’re committedto high standards, enjoy crafting nutritious and delicious meals, and want arole where your talent truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!
We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:
- We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
- Enhanced Bank 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 HeadChef with the day‑to‑day management of our fast‑paced, state‑of‑the‑art 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 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
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At Oakland Care, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for our Senior Care Assistants. With benefits like enhanced bank holiday pay, milestone birthday leave, and a health cash plan, we ensure our team feels valued and appreciated. Located in the heart of Loughton, our award-winning care home fosters a family-like atmosphere where personal growth and teamwork are at the forefront, making it a truly rewarding place to work.
