Chef

PermanentNEW

Chef – Enfield │ £14.56ph (salary equivalent of £30,284 per annum)

As a Chef based in Enfield, you’ll be part of a skilled kitchen team, crafting nutritious, high-quality dishes that make a real difference every day. This is a great opportunity for a culinary professional who values quality, teamwork, and a passion for high quality food in the care home industry.

Why apply / What’s in it for you?

• A competitive hourly rate of £14.56ph (salary equivalent of £30,284 per annum)

• All team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 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 (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)

Key Responsibilities as Chef:

• Ensure an excellent service is provided at all times.
• Ensure that care/support plans are followed in respect of the nutritional needs of each individual.
• Prepare nutritional snacks for residents as required and directed by the Registered Manager.
• Ensure prepared food is of an excellent quality and palatability as well as presentation.
• Working closely with the Head Chef.
• Stock control; stock replenishing/ ordering.

What we’re looking for

We’re seeking a motivated Care Home Chef or Cook who has:

• Excellent Communication skills.
• Ideally 2 years catering experience.
• Awareness of the regulations.
• 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.

If you’re a Chef in Enfield looking to take a new role for a luxury care group, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your culinary career.

Job Number │ OAK-ELS-INDCATERING

Location │ Enfield

Role │ Chef

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.