Chef Stoke on Trent £17,796 Contract - 12-months Part Time 25 hours per week As a Chef, you'll deliver a high-quality, cost-effective catering service, preparing and serving nutritious meals while creating a positive dining experience for customers living in our Independent Living Villages. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll help maintain excellent standards of food quality, hygiene and customer service. What you’ll do: * Prepare and serve nutritious, well-presented meals for customers. * Support menu planning to provide varied, tasty and high-quality food. * Deliver all aspects of food preparation and meal service to a high standard. * Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment. * Monitor stock levels, rotate ingredients and minimise waste. * Work closely with colleagues to create a welcoming dining atmosphere. * Help ensure food hygiene, health and safety standards are consistently met. * Provide flexible support across services and assist with the smooth running of the kitchen when needed Who you are: * Passionate about preparing great food and creating excellent dining experiences. * Demonstrable experience of working in a professional kitchen or similar catering environment. * Hold a Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or are willing to refresh your training. * Knowledgeable about food hygiene, health and safety, allergens and special dietary requirements. * Organised, reliable and able to thrive in a busy environment. * A strong team player with excellent communication and customer service skills. * Confident supporting and guiding Catering Assistants to deliver a high-quality service. * Flexible, adaptable and committed to continuously improving the service you provide. Apply now! We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications