The ExtraCare Charitable Trust have a fantastic opportunity for a Chef to join our friendly team at our Pannel Croft Retirement Village. Are you an experienced Chef who is creative and likes to cook a range of menu's including Caribbean food ? You could be involved with menu planning and ensuring special dietary requirements are considered as well as a varied menu of freshly cooked meals and snacks. You will also contribute to the smooth running of the kitchen within a small team. Benefits include: Contributory Pension (up to 9%) 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time Option to buy and sell holiday. Free Life Insurance Cycle2work Scheme Attendance Reward Free Use of onsite Gym Ongoing Training and Development ExtraCare does not participate in the current “ UK Visa Sponsorship ” scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship. Details: Role: Chef Hours: 30 hours per week Work Pattern: Flexible across 7 days a week. Salary: £13.08 per hour What will you do as our Chef? Responsible for providing freshly cooked meals Offer residents an excellent choice of meals which provide good nutritional value Assist with other kitchen duties and ensure HACCP is followed Ensure the menus are prepared within budget Our ideal Chef will : Have experience of working in a similar environment Be qualified to QFC / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent. Have previous experience of budgeting Possess high kitchen standards Have a presence at front of house. Here at ExtraCare we offer our residents access to outstanding retirement villages, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create ‘better lives for older people'. We are committed to offering fulfilling and worthwhile careers to all our staff – enabling you to deliver the quality of service we promise. ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community. Be one of the first to apply Interview Dates: 2nd and 3rd of December 2024 ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all including making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process. Don't miss out Click ‘apply' now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of others as our Chef. This Chef role will be subject to satisfactory DBS check, references and Home Office right to work clearance.