Chef Manager

Sanctuary Care; Dornoch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Dornoch is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations and create nutritious menus for residents. The role requires experience in catering for dietary needs and managing a team. Enjoy a supportive environment with good work-life balance. Generous benefits include annual leave, employee wellbeing resources, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

24/7 employee advice service

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial wellbeing support

Exclusive discounts

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Enhanced parental leave

Complimentary meals

Loyalty recognition scheme

CI Inspection bonus

Qualifications

• Experience catering for the dietary requirements of older people.
• Valid food hygiene certificate is essential.
• Ability to manage a busy kitchen and staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Prepare and cook meals for residents.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and operate within budget.
• Carry out risk assessments and train staff.

Skills

Catering for dietary requirements

Food hygiene certification

Team management

Friendly and approachable demeanor

Job description

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At Sanctuary Care, we believe in providing high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. It goes without saying that kindness is what care is all about, so first and foremost, we carefully choose our staff for their kind and compassionate nature. We aim to care, nurture and enrich the lives of all in our ‘family’ at Sanctuary Care, whether that’s our staff, residents or family members.

Chef Manager

The Meadows, Dornoch, Sutherland

£16.03 per hour

37 hours per week

We are seeking a talented Chef Manager to join our team, where you’ll craft nutritious, personalised menus that make a real impact on residents' well-being. Enjoy a calmer, more supportive work environment with predictable hours and a focus on culinary creativity and long-term stability.

Why work for us?

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at The Meadows is special and we’re looking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

At the heart of our organisation are our incredible people and we're dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for:

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including Aviva Digicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, matched up to 7%
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared) after qualifying period

Your Job

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
• CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Are you our next Chef Manager? Here’s more about the role:

You can imagine that mealtimes are a huge part of the day in our care home. We’re looking for a Chef Manager who will manage the day to day running of a busy kitchen as well as managing an Assistant Chef and a team of Catering Assistants.

Your duties will include preparing and cooking meals to meet the dietary requirements of our residents. You will keep track of stock and waste and ensure that the kitchen remains clean and tidy whilst operating within budget. Other duties include carrying out risk assessments as well as recruiting and training staff.

You’ll have daily interaction with residents, visitors and colleagues; therefore we’re looking for someone who is friendly, approachable and passionate.

Experience of catering for the dietary requirements of older people and a valid food hygiene certificate are essential.

We hope you feel you could be our next team member.

Job Reference: 225388

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

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We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.