Chef Manager

Care Concern Group; Astwood Bank; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Ongoing training and career progressio

Job summary

Bowood Court Care Home in Redditch, Worcestershire, part of Care Concern Group, seeks a Chef Manager to lead the kitchen and deliver nutritious meals for residents. You will plan and cook fresh dishes, reflect dietary needs, and maintain high standards of presentation.

You will manage rotas, budgets, stock, and supplier relationships, while ensuring HACCP, COSHH and infection prevention compliance. Alternate weekends apply.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, ideally for 25 covers or more in a care setting.
• Food Hygiene Certificate and strong knowledge of HACCP, COSHH and food safety laws.
• Experience leading, supervising and developing a kitchen team.
• Ability to plan menus reflecting residents' dietary needs and preferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high‑quality, nutritious meals.
• Plan, prepare and cook meals while reflecting resident preferences and dietary requirements.
• Oversee day‑to‑day kitchen operations: rotas, budgets, stock control and supplier relations.
• Ensure safety, hygiene and compliance with HACCP, COSHH and infection prevention procedures.

Skills

Kitchen management

Food hygiene

Budget handling

Team leadership

Menu planning

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Bowood Court & Mews Care Home is a modern residential, dementia and respite care home in Redditch, Worcestershire. With beautifully designed living spaces, sensory gardens and a vibrant programme of activities, our dedicated team creates a welcoming environment where residents are supported to enjoy every day.

Chef Manager Contract £35,655 per annuum Contracted to 40 hours per week Paid DBS, pension and uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract) Ongoing training, development and career progression within a supportive and rewarding care environment.

• Paid DBS, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
• Ongoing training, development and career progression within a supportive and rewarding care environment.

Role Overview As Chef Manager, you will lead the kitchen team in delivering a high-quality dining experience that supports residents' health, wellbeing and enjoyment. You will plan, prepare and cook fresh, nutritious and well-balanced meals, ensuring menus reflect residents' preferences, dietary requirements and seasonal choices while maintaining exceptional standards of quality and presentation.

You will oversee the day-to-day management of the kitchen, including supervising and developing the kitchen team, managing rotas, budgets, stock control and supplier relationships to ensure an efficient and well-organised catering service. You will also monitor resident satisfaction, attend resident and relative meetings, and continually improve the dining experience through feedback and innovation. You will ensure the kitchen operates safely and efficiently by maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and compliance with HACCP, COSHH, Health & Safety and infection prevention procedures. You will oversee equipment maintenance, stock rotation and food ordering, ensuring the catering service consistently delivers outstanding hospitality and value. The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience managing a busy kitchen, ideally catering for 25 covers or more; care home experience is desirable.
• Food Hygiene Certificate with a good understanding of HACCP, COSHH and food safety legislation.
• Experience leading, supervising and developing a kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of menu planning, nutrition and catering for specialist dietary requirements.
• Experience managing catering budgets, stock control, supplier relationships and kitchen rotas.
• Good organisational, communication and people management skills with the ability to lead by example.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, infection prevention and maintaining a safe kitchen environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A passionate, organised and customer-focused individual committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience for residents.

About us

Bowood Court Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values

• Trust
• Respect
• Passion
• Kindness
• Inclusivity

If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.

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