EXTRACARE LIMITED
Chef
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Are you a passionate and committed Chef seeking a better work-life balance?
If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Chef to join us at our modern Retirement Village, based at Wixams Retirement Village, Bedford. You will provide an excellent quality dining experience for residents and in return will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
- 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
- Attendance Reward
- Free Life Insurance
- Buy And Sell Holiday
- Cycle2work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Use of Onsite Gym
The role:
Role: Chef
Hours: 28hrs per week (permanent)
4 days per week covering a mix of weekdays, weekends, and evenings
Salary: £14.78 ph
Location: Wixams Retirement Village, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 6EA
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Here at ExtraCare we offer our residents access to outstanding retirement villages, promoting care and lifestyle opportunities that truly do create ‘better lives for older people'. We are committed to offering fulfilling and worthwhile careers to all our staff – enabling you to deliver the quality of service we promise.
What will you do as our Chef?
- Provide homemade traditional meals
- Offer residents an excellent choice of meals which provide good nutritional value
- Assist with other kitchen duties and ensure HACCP is followed
- Ensure the menus are prepared within budget
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Our ideal Chef will:
- Have experience of working in a similar environment
- Ideally be qualified to QFC / NVQ Level 2 or equivalent
- Possess high kitchen standards
Closing date: 15 September 2026
Proposed interviews: w/c 21 September 2026
Don't miss out! Click ‘apply' now to make an invaluable impact to the lives of others as our Chef.
This Chef role will be subject to satisfactory DBS check, references and Home Office right to work clearance.
Extracare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible for all. This includes making adjustments or changes to support candidates throughout the recruitment process
LNKD1_UKTJ
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location