Baker

• 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.

• 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 EXTRA time 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 Road, Maidstone ME15 7TA
• Hours: 40 per week
• Pay: £15.14 per hour (inclusive of April uplift)
• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Shift: Days (5 days out of 7 with some weekends and Bank Holidays)
• 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!
• employer scheme

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