Cook - Part-time

Retirement Villages Group
📍 Saffron Walden, England, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 24, 2026

Job Description

We are pleased to be recruiting a Cook to play a key role in delivering an exceptional dining experience at Debden Grange.

This is a part-time role working 15 hours per week (Thursdays & Fridays).

As a Cook, you’ll support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team to deliver fresh, high-quality, and sustainable food and beverage services. You’ll role-model excellent standards, ensure compliance with all safety and hygiene requirements, and help shape a menu that delights our residents and guests alike.

In the absence of the Head Chef, you’ll take full responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen - ensuring exceptional service, managing costs effectively, and supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

  • Support the Head Chef with day-to-day operations and delivery of the restaurant and village catering services
  • Lead and inspire the kitchen team to uphold high standards of food safety, hyg...

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Job Details

  • Location Saffron Walden, England
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Cooks and Food Preparation Workers
  • Posted Date June 24, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 03, 2026