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

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

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