Chef
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £14.56 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 February 2026 |
| Location: | Tonbridge, TN11 9HJ |
| Company: | Oakland Care Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2644707 |
Summary
Are you a skilled and passionate Chef ready to take the next step in your culinary career? We’re looking for a creative, detail‑driven professional to join our team and deliver exceptional dining experiences. With at least two years of catering experience, strong communication skills, and solid knowledge of food regulations, therapeutic diets, and textured diets, you’ll thrive in our supportive and structured environment. If you’re committed to high standards, enjoy crafting nutritious and delicious meals, and want a role 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: Hyllden Heights, 140 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ
Hours: 0 hours per week (BANK)
Pay: £14.56 per hour
Shift: Days
As a Chef, you will play a key role in supporting the Head Chef 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 an 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
Apply now!
If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!
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