Job Description

Join Our Award-Winning Team!

Fantastic shift patterns

- no finishes later than

7pm

Rotating weekends off

Enhanced overtime pay

We are looking for a new member to join our

multi award-winning catering team

at The Close Care Home, set in beautiful grounds and rated

Outstanding

- the highest rating possible in the UK.

Food is at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves on providing fresh, high-quality dishes. Our philosophy is simple: it's about what our residents

want

to eat, not what they

have

to eat.

Our kitchen is a true playground for any chef or catering professional looking to develop their skills:

Opportunities to enter national competitions Private dining events and high-level functions Seasonal feasts such as pig roasts and BBQs A variety of annual events and celebrations Weekly menus created in-house - if you've always wanted to cook something, we can make it happen!
We also host seminars for other care homes, showcasing our approach to food and service.

What we offer:

All training and uniforms provided Full funding for professional training courses Supportive team environment with room to grow
Main Duties

Assist in the preparation of meals for residents and staff (vegetable prep, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and general food production). Support with deliveries - checking stock, moving items to correct storage areas once signed off by senior staff. Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, following the cleaning rota and guidance from senior kitchen staff. Carry out daily cleaning duties, ensuring all work surfaces, utensils, and floors are spotless at the end of each day. Support the chef on duty with any other kitchen tasks as required.
Please ensure you can commute to The Close Care Home before applying.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Abingdon OX14 3DP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Catering: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person