Retirement Villages Group

Operators of housing-with-care retirement communities

Chef

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionPosted on Nov 10

Part-timeRugby, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Proven experience as a Chef or similar role in a kitchen environment.
Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements for seniors is advantageous.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Shifts include some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation and cooking of high-quality meals following established recipes and portion controls.
Supervise the kitchen and team on the Head Chef's days off and coordinate daily activities, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
Contribute to menu planning and development, taking into account residents' dietary needs and preferences.
Maintain inventory levels and control food costs.
Uphold a positive and professional approach with residents, staff, and visitors.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements for seniors.

Chef

Retirement Villages Group · Rugby, United Kingdom · Part-time · Posted 2026-11-10

Workplace: on_site

Department: Lime Tree Village

Description

We are pleased to be looking for a Chef to join our team here at Lime Tree Retirement Village in Rugby. This role is 20 hours per week.

As a Chef, you will play a key role in all aspects of kitchen management, including food preparation, cooking, and presentation. You will collaborate closely with the culinary team to ensure the highest standards of food quality and service delivery. Creativity, attention to detail, and a passion for enriching the lives of our residents through food is essential for this role.

Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation and cooking of high-quality meals following established recipes and portion controls.
Supervise the kitchen and team of Head Chef days off and coordinate daily activities, ensuring adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
Contribute to menu planning and development, taking into account dietary needs and preferences of residents.
Maintain inventory levels and control food costs.
Uphold a positive and professional approach with residents, staff, and visitors.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Chef or similar role in a kitchen environment.
Knowledge of nutrition and dietary requirements for seniors is advantageous.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Shifts will include some evening and weekends.

In return we offer a number of benefits including, Medicash, pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, birthday leave, rewards schemes, volunteering days plus much more!

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About the Company

Retirement Villages Group

Operators of housing-with-care retirement communities

Retirement Villages Group develops and operates housing-with-care communities for older people in the UK. It creates self-contained homes within larger, connected communities that offer access to local services and activities, aiming to support independent living with care options as needed. The product is a mix of residential housing and on-site wellbeing and care services designed to enable residents to live independently for longer while staying part of a community. The company differentiates itself by a long history (since 1981) as a dedicated developer and operator, a presence across 16 sites with plans to expand to 40 sites and 5,000 homes, and backing by BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts for long-term sustainable investment. Its goal is to provide positive life choices for older people through community, wellbeing, and flexibility, while benefiting the planet and the healthcare system for future generations.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding: $151.8M
Headquarters: United Kingdom
Founded: 2005

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