Chef- Weekends

We are seeking a reliable and caring Chef to join our team at The Vines in Crowborough, East Sussex.

This is a weekend role (Saturday and Sunday, 10am–5:30pm) within a small residential service supporting adults with acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions.

Key Responsibilities

As a dedicated and passionate Chef, you will plan, prepare, cook, and serve high-quality meals within our Priory unit.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning and delivering all aspects of food preparation and cooking, ensuring meals meet dietary and nutritional requirements.
• Preparing, cooking, and serving food and beverages to a consistently high standard.
• Supervising catering support staff, ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Maintaining compliance with ‘Assured Safe Catering’ policies and all relevant regulations.
• Managing stock ordering and rotation efficiently to minimise waste and control costs.
• Creating varied, nutritious, and appealing menus that support healthy eating and meet specific dietary needs.
• Monitoring and managing the catering budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and high-quality ingredients.
• Working closely with the line manager to deliver best value while maintaining excellent standards.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Experience in a professional kitchen or catering environment
• Strong understanding of dietary and nutritional needs
• Ability to manage budgets and stock effectively
• Leadership skills and the ability to supervise a team
• Commitment to food safety and quality standards

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support your career and wellbeing, including:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology, and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses