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Chef Manager

Sanctuary Group

London

On-site

GBP 1,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care provider as a Chef Manager, where you will lead a dedicated kitchen team in a vibrant care home setting. This role is key to ensuring our residents enjoy nutritious meals tailored to their dietary needs. You'll have the opportunity to foster a positive kitchen environment while managing daily operations, staff training, and maintaining high standards of food hygiene. With comprehensive training and career development opportunities, this is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of others while enjoying numerous employee perks and a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about food and care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay
24/7 employee advice service
Wellbeing resources
Cycle to Work scheme
Additional compensation for overtime
Financial wellbeing support
Exclusive discounts
Contributory pension plan
Life assurance
Enhanced parental leave schemes

Qualifications

  • Essential experience in catering for older people's dietary needs.
  • Valid food hygiene certificate required.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily kitchen operations and manage a team.
  • Prepare meals according to dietary requirements of residents.
  • Conduct risk assessments and manage stock.

Skills

Catering for dietary requirements
Food hygiene
Staff management
Cooking skills

Education

Food hygiene certificate

Job description

Chef Manager

Athlone House Nursing Home, 7a Woodfield Road, Westminster, London, W9 2BA

£16.03 per hour

Why work for us?

At Sanctuary Care, we aim to enrich the lives of both our residents and staff. We believe in having fun while working, supporting each other, and fostering teamwork. We offer numerous training and promotion opportunities for those who wish to pursue them, ensuring job satisfaction for all roles.

Sanctuary Care operates over 100 care homes, and you can truly feel the difference our team makes. We are looking for special people to join our exceptional team at Athlone House.

Our Commitment to You

  • Occupational sick pay after 12 months of service (for contracted hours only, subject to qualifying period)
  • Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (including medical and legal advice)
  • Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms
  • Cycle to Work scheme for a greener commute
  • Additional compensation for overtime
  • Financial wellbeing support, including access to affordable loans and free mortgage advice
  • Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
  • Contributory pension plan matched up to 7%
  • Life assurance
  • Enhanced parental leave schemes after qualifying period

Your Job

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Complimentary meals during long shifts
  • Growth and development through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
  • Participation in inclusive staff networks
  • Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 months of service onwards
  • CQC/CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Role Overview

We are looking for a Chef Manager to oversee the daily operations of a busy kitchen, managing an Assistant Chef and a team of Catering Assistants. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and cooking meals to meet the dietary requirements of our residents
  • Managing stock and waste while ensuring a clean and tidy kitchen
  • Conducting risk assessments
  • Recruiting and training staff

You will interact daily with residents, visitors, and colleagues, so we seek someone who is friendly, approachable, and passionate about their role.

Minimum Requirements:

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

Job Reference: 223620

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

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to support our mission of inclusion. Adjustments will be made throughout your application process in line with our commitment to being a Disability Confident employer.

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