Chef - Wootton Vale


Company:	bpha Ltd
Salary:	from £9,762.81 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bedford, MK43 9SQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

Looking for weekend work?

Do you have a passion for creating delicious, nutritious meals and delivering excellent customer service?

We're looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef to join our team at Wootton Vale, supporting the Catering Manager in delivering a high-quality dining experience for our residents, visitors and guests.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to people's daily lives by preparing fresh, nutritious meals while helping to create a welcoming and enjoyable dining experience within our Independent Living community.

About the Role

As Chef, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, ensuring residents receive high-quality, value-for-money meals that cater to a variety of dietary, cultural and nutritional needs.

Working closely with the Catering Manager, you will support menu planning, stock management, food preparation and service delivery while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and customer care.

You will also help supervise and support kitchen colleagues, ensuring a consistent and professional catering service is delivered 365 days a year.

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