Elior UK
Casual Chef

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Elior Healthcare – Food That Makes a Difference
Every meal matters. Join the team at Longbridge Retirement Village.
In healthcare environments, food is about more than nutrition. It's about comfort, wellbeing and helping people feel cared for when they need it most.
From retirement living to specialist care settings, we serve fresh food with compassion, consistency and attention to detail.
This is food with purpose. And people who take pride in making every plate count.
At Elior Healthcare, the safety, dignity and wellbeing of the people we support is our priority. As part of our recruitment process, this role is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check (where applicable).
Working Pattern: As And When Required
Job ID: 7573
What you’ll be serving up…
As a Casual Chef you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.
- Prepare, cook and present food to the required standard
- Follow menus, recipes, portion controls and allergen procedures
- Ensure the kitchen and service area are always clean, well-presented, and well-stocked
- Complete food safety checks, including temperature records, labelling and date rotation
- Assist with deliveries, stock rotation and storage
- Offer a warm and friendly service
- Support functions, events and busy service periods as required
- Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed
- Work positively with colleagues and provide a professional service to customers
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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The ingredients you'll bring...
- Possess a passion for food
- Previous kitchen or chef experience preferred
- Good knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices
- Focused on the front line
- Genuine interest in customer service excellence
- Reliable and flexible, with the ability to work well during busy periods
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Professional approach to customers and colleagues
- Team player
What's on the menu for you…
At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive.


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Here’s a taste of what you can expect when you join us:
- Free meals on shift
- Flexible working opportunities
- Training, development and career progression opportunities
- Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday
Fancy being part of the recipe?
At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day.
We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here — and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive.
Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out. We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience.
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.
Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!
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