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Chef Manager
Job Reference compass/TP/1520416/189990
What you'll be doing:
Chef Manager Meadow View
- £32250 per annum
- 37.5 per week
- 5 days per week
- Shift Pattern 5 over 7, some weekends required, day time only.
Are you a passionate and experienced Chef looking for a rewarding leadership role in a warm and welcoming environment? We are seeking a Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team in an extra care scheme, ensuring our residents enjoy a delicious lunch every day.
Why Join Us?
✔ Work in a supportive and friendly environment
✔ Opportunity to create homemade, fresh, and seasonal dishes.
✔ Make a real difference in residents’ lives
Your Role:
- Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals tailored to residents' needs
- Manage stock and suppliers to ensure fresh ingredients and cost control
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness
- Engage with residents to understand their preferences and enhance their dining experience
What We’re Looking For:
✅ A passionate chef with experience in a leadership role (e.g., Head Chef, Kitchen Manager)
✅ Basic IT skills, including familiarity with email systems, Microsoft Office, and other similar programmes.
✅ Excellent team management and organisational skills
✅ Knowledge of food safety regulations (Level 3 Food Hygiene desirable)
✅ A caring and compassionate approach to food service
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Free meal during every shift
- Onsite free car parking
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and family