Oakleaf

Chef

Date posted: 01 June 2026

Ref:SYS-25593

Role Description

Chef - Bank

Location: Hartwell, Northampton

Rate: £13.66 per hour

Zero/Bank hours contract

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting Bank Chef at The Oakleaf Group, As a Bank Chef within Oakleaf, you will be required to prepare traditional home cooked meals from scratch whilst catering for a range of special dietary requirements. You will be required to work within the company’s policies and procedures whilst ensuring high levels of health and safety. The ideal candidate will have excellent knowledge of food hygiene with a can-do attitude and good communication and interpersonal skills.

Recognised catering qualifications and experience is desired for this role.

*Training will be provided*

The Role:

You will

  • Prepare traditional home cooked meals from scratch, and catering for special meals and dietary requirements
  • Working safely within the company policies and procedures
  • Excellent knowledge of food hygiene
  • Knowledge of food ordering 
  • Stock rotation
  • Baking cakes, muffins and treats
  • Interacting with residents and meal planning with them
  • Covering sickness and holiday
  • Alternative weekends
  • Working and planning alongside head chef
  • Working alongside the wider, multi-disciplined hospital team to ensure high levels of service and care at all times

What we offer

  • Pro Rata Annual Leave
  • Free Lunch meal provided on site
  • Free DBS Check
  • Blue Light Card
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme
  • Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
  • CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

  • Friendly
  • Positive
  • Innovative
  • Empowering
  • Person-Centred

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK.  The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs.  The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.


CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Role Overview

Location Hartwell, Northampton

Contract Bank / Zero Hour Contract

Salary £13.66 per hour

Hours per week 0

Closing date 06 July 2026

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