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Chef

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Posting date: 09 April 2024
Salary: £13.0 to £15.0 per hour
Additional salary information: £13.00 - £15.00 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 May 2024
Location: Hildenborough, England, TN11 9HJ
Company: Oakland Care Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 2153678

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Summary

Are you a culinary master looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a talented Chef to join our team! To succeed, you'll need excellent communication skills, at least 2 years of catering experience, awareness of regulations, knowledge of therapeutic and textured diets, and a passion for delivering high-quality service. If you're creative, detail-oriented, and thrive in a structured environment, we want to hear from you!


Working at Oakland Care will result in some excellent rewards & benefits including:

  • Free meals and drinks on duty.
  • Bank Holiday enhancement pay.
  • Company sick pay (subject to length of service).
  • Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £1000 per successful referral - for all permeant roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
  • Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
  • Long service awards.

And much more……….

    Location: Hyllden Heights, Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ

    Hours: 40 hours per week

    Pay: £13 to £15 per hour depending on experience

    Contract: Full-time

    Shift: Days


    As a Chef you will support the Head chef in the management of our fast paced, state of the art Kitchen. The successful candidate will be working alongside Chef and the wonderful kitchen team, to deliver the food to the highest of standards and will be given the opportunity to progress in their career.


    What you will be doing:

    • Ensure an excellent service is provided at all times.
    • Ensure that care/support plans are followed in respect of the nutritional needs of each individual.
    • Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as required and directed by the Registered Manager.
    • Ensure prepared food is of an excellent quality and palatability as well as presentation.
    • Working closely with the Head Chef.
    • Stock control; stock replenishing/ ordering.


    What you need to succeed as a Chef:

    • Excellent communication skills.
    • Ideally 2 years catering experience.
    • Awareness of the regulations.
    • Knowledge of therapeutic diets and textured diets is advantageous.
    • Experience of delivering a high-quality service as a Chef is essential.
    • Ability to work to a structured menu, but be creative as an individual.


    “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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    If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!

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