Chef

As a Chef, you'll deliver a high-quality, cost-effective catering service, preparing and serving nutritious meals while creating a positive dining experience for customers living in our Independent Living Villages. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help maintain excellent standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service.
What you'll do:
Prepare and serve nutritious, well-presented meals for customers.
Support menu planning to provide varied, tasty and high-quality food.
Deliver all aspects of food preparation and meal service to a high standard.
Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment.
Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients and minimise waste.
Work closely with colleagues to create a welcoming dining atmosphere.
Help ensure food hygiene, health and safety standards are consistently met.
Provide flexible support across services and assist with the smooth running of the kitchen when needed

Passionate about preparing great food and creating excellent dining experiences.
Demonstrable experience of working in a professional kitchen or similar catering environment.
Hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or are willing to refresh your training.
Knowledgeable about food hygiene, health and safety, allergens and special dietary requirements.
Organised, reliable and able to thrive in a busy environment.
A strong team player with excellent communication and customer service skills.
Confident supporting and guiding Catering Assistants to deliver a high-quality service.
Flexible, adaptable and committed to continuously improving the service you provide.