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.

Weoffer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offerall team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced BankHoliday pay.
• IncreasedAnnual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years ormore, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle toWork scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve yourhealth at the same time.
• MilestoneBirthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate thatspecial birthday.
• Companysick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement.(subject to length of service)
• Refer aFriend Scheme for successful referrals - for allpermanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognitionand staff appreciation initiatives.
• Longservice awards.

Andmuch more……….

Location: Hastings Court, 314 The Ridge, Hastings TN34 2RA

Hours: 40 hours per week

Pay: £12.80 per hour

Contract: Full-time

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!