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Chef - Weekday

Job details
Posting date: 03 November 2025
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 December 2025
Location: RM8 1UQ
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Savills Catering
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: BBChWD

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Summary

We are seeking a chef to work Monday to Friday from 8 am to 2 pm in a residential home in Dagenham. The successful candidate will be organised and a helpful leader in a busy kitchen environment. Working from newly created menus you will be responsible for organising, preparing and serving appetising food, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and health and safety.

To apply, you must....

Be friendly, outgoing, ambitious & energetic
Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in quality kitchens
Have a professional attitude to your job and career
Have previous chef experience with references
Have experience in basic kitchen management
Be legally eligible to work in the UK
Responsibilities and Duties

Responsibilities include

Inspects dishes for quality and attractiveness before serving.
Carry out weekly stock take and food rotation.
Achieve and maintain the budgeted food cost.
Instruct other staff in food prep and kitchen hygiene.
Instruct staff on required cleaning duties to maintain excellent cleanliness and hygiene within the unit.
Demonstrate excellent standards of customer service.
Maintain records relating to food production activities and supplier information.
Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge of textured/modified diets is advantageous.

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check provided by the company. We will also provide Allergens, Fire Safety and Food Hygiene training, which must be completed before commencement of employment.

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