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Working alongside the Chef Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering high standards of food, presentation, and dining experience within a calm, well-structured kitchen environment.\nYou’ll be part of a compassionate, community-focused team supporting our retirement community residents, that puts people first - every single day. #BeYourBest is more than a hashtag - it’s our commitment to helping our people grow, thrive, and feel valued. We’ll support you with the tools, training, and encouragement to reach your full potential, while celebrating your individuality and the difference you make every day.\nAs a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in our people and our services, celebrating individuality and helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We’re committed to your progression, so we offer fully funded hospitality qualifications.\nYour role\nDeliver a high-quality catering service that meets individual needs, including special diets\nEnjoy a better work-life balance with no late nights or split shifts, giving you more time for yourself\nManage food and labour budgets through effective planning and purchasing\nOversee stock control, audits, and accurate record-keeping\nEnsure food safety standards are understood and followed by the team\nMaintain high hygiene and safety standards through scheduled cleaning and maintenance\n(This position is referred to as Chef but may also be known as Demi Chef, Line Chef, Cook, Chef de Partie (CDP), or Commis Chef)\nYour skills\nExperience working in a catering environment and cooking for diverse groups\nLevel 2 Diploma in Catering and Hospitality\nBasic Food Hygiene Certificate\nKnowledge of health and safety procedures and budget management\nFriendly and approachable, with great customer interaction skills\nYour rewards\nYou deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (rising to 38, including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension scheme, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:\nHealth and wellbeing support - including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling\nCompany-paid life insurance\nParental leave arrangements,paid volunteering days, andannual leave purchase scheme\nCompany-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities\nFlexible working options and aninclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks\nExclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements\nEnhanced pay rates for additional hours, when available\nSome rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria - visit our website for more information.\nReady to #BeYourBest? 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