Do you have what it takes to excel in a fast-paced kitchen environment? We are looking for someone with impeccable leadership and communication skills, an intermediate food hygiene certificate, and experience delivering high-quality service as a Chef. Knowledge of therapeutic diets and textured diets is a plus. If you can work to a structured menu but also showcase your creativity, we want to hear from you! Apply now for this exciting opportunity.
We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:
* We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
* Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
* Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
* Cycle to Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
* Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
* Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
* Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
* Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
* Long service awards
* Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs)
* Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs)
And much more……….
Location: Maplewood Court, Northumberland Rd, Maidstone ME15 7TA
Hours: 0 hours per week
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Contract: BANK
Shift: Days
We are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver high quality, kind and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family - and we make that no different for our new colleagues. The Chef is a role model within the Home and has a real opportunity to add value to our resident experience by managing all aspects of the dining experience in the.
What you will be doing:
* Leading the Kitchen and Dining service across the home.
* Designing, presenting and delivering high quality menu options.
* Procuring ingredients and delivering impeccable customer service in line with Health, Safety, Food Hygiene and COSSH regulations.
* You will also have an opportunity to recruit, induct and develop within your department.
What you need to succeed:
* Impeccable leadership and communication skills.
* Intermediate food hygiene certificate.
* 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
Apply now!
If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!