Chef Manager

Bupa Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Oxford is seeking a Chef Manager to create a nutritional menu and lead a kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have experience in fresh food kitchens and a passion for cooking. Responsibilities include menu creation, staff training, and managing kitchen standards. The role offers competitive benefits including bonuses, 28 days holiday, and access to health support services.

Benefits

Free meal on every shift

Annual health product allowance

Sick pay scheme

Access to Bupa pension plans

Discounts at gyms across the UK

Qualifications

• Experience in a fresh food kitchen and relevant hygiene certificates.
• Natural leader, innovative approach to cooking, high standards.
• Experience in mentoring and enjoying moments with residents.

Responsibilities

• Create a varied and nutritional menu in line with residents’ dietary needs.
• Train and mentor the kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards and manage mandatory paperwork.
• Cater for special events or seasonal activities.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Experience in a fresh food kitchen

Leadership skills

Mentoring and training

Job description

Chef Manager

Green Gates Care Home, 2 Hernes Road, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7PT

CQC rating: Good

Salary: Depends on experience, annual bonus £2,000, welcome bonus £1,000 upon completion of four weeks.

Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week with alternative weekends.

Overview

Green Gates offers residential nursing, palliative, post‑operative and respite care. As Chef Manager you will create a varied and nutritional menu, train staff and ensure high standards in dining service.

Responsibilities

• Using your passion for cooking and experience in a fresh food kitchen to create a varied and nutritional menu in line with residents’ dietary needs.
• Using your natural leadership skills to train and mentor the kitchen team.
• Being innovative in your approach to cooking and maintaining high standards.
• Managing all mandatory paperwork: COSHH, HACCP, company policies, budgets, orders and deliveries.
• Catering for special events or seasonal activities such as summer fetes, Christmas parties and birthdays.

Qualifications

• A passion for cooking with previous experience working in a fresh food kitchen and relevant hygiene certificates.
• A natural leader, open to new ideas, with an innovative approach to cooking and high standards.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting others, and enjoying moments with residents.

Benefits

• My Healthcare – free access to 24/7 support, remote GP appointments and mental health support.
• Annual allowance (approximately £350) redeemable against Bupa health products.
• Wagestream – early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme in addition to statutory sick pay.
• Long service rewards: e‑cards, extra holidays and money.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan to purchase public transport season tickets.
• Access to Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave for adoption, birth parents and co‑parents.
• Menopause Plan – specifically designed to empower women.
• Discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Diversity and Inclusion

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds, offering reasonable adjustments where needed.

Additional Information

This role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.