Chef - Berkshire Manor-Catering

Chef Wanted – Be Part of Something Special From Day One! Competitive Pay | Excellent Benefits | Full-Time Are you a passionate Chef who loves creating delicious, nutritious meals that make a real difference to people's lives? We're opening the doors in September to our brand-new care home, Berkshire Manor, and are looking for an enthusiastic, creative Chef to join us on this exciting journey from the very beginning. This is a fantastic opportunity to put your stamp on a new kitchen, help shape dining experiences, and become a valued member of a growing team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and hospitality. Berkshire Manor will offer residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care across 72 private en-suite rooms, with state-of-the-art facilities designed to deliver exceptional care and comfort. 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: Berkshire Manor, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7TB Hours: 40 hours per week Pay: Competitive rate of pay Contract: Full-time Shift: Days (including some weekends) Why Join Us? ✨ Be part of a brand-new care home opening team. ✨ Modern, fully equipped kitchen. ✨ Opportunity to influence menus and dining experiences. ✨ Supportive management and friendly colleagues. ✨ Ongoing training and development opportunities. ✨ Competitive rate of pay and benefits package. ✨ Make a genuine difference every single day. What You'll Be Doing Preparing fresh, nutritious, and appetising meals for our residents. Creating seasonal meals that cater for a variety of dietary needs. Maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and safety. Working closely with the care team to ensure residents enjoy a first-class dining experience. Bringing creativity, warmth, and energy to every mealtime. What We're Looking For 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. A genuine passion for great food and excellent service. Knowledge of dietary requirements and food safety standards. A positive, can-do attitude and team spirit. Care home experience is welcome but not essential. More Than Just a Chef Role At our home, food is at the heart of creating happiness, comfort, and community. Every meal is an opportunity to bring joy to our residents and create memorable moments. If you're looking for a role where your skills are truly valued and where you can help build something special from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you. “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 Today Join us and help create a dining experience that residents will look forward to every day. Be there from the start. Cook with purpose. Make a difference.