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 Rd, Maidstone ME15 7TA
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay: £15.14 per hour
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Shift: 5 out of 7 days including some weekends
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!
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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