Chef Manager

Bupa Global; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team at a care home. This role involves crafting nutritious menus, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and a commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences. With a focus on health and wellbeing, this position offers a supportive environment and a range of benefits, including flexible working and a comprehensive wellbeing program. Join this innovative firm to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents!

Benefits

Free Healthcare Access

Annual Healthcare Allowance

Early Wage Access

28 Days Holiday

Sick Pay Scheme

Long Service Rewards

Free Meals on Shift

Interest-free Travel Loan

Pension Plans

Parental Leave Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a fresh food kitchen with a passion for cooking.
• Strong leadership skills to train and mentor kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Create varied and nutritional menus based on residents' needs.
• Train and mentor kitchen team for excellent dining experiences.
• Manage paperwork and adhere to safety guidelines.

Skills

Cooking

Menu Planning

Leadership

Food Safety (COSHH, HACCP)

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Job Description - Chef Manager (MID00FL)

Requisition Title

Requisition Title

: Chef Manager

Job Number:

Job Number:

MID00FL

Middlesex Manor

119 Harrow Road Middlesex

Wembley HA9 6DQ

Chef Manager

Middlesex Manor Care Home, 119 Harrow Road, Middlesex, Wembley HA9 6DQ

CQC rating: Good

Salary up to £17.35 depending on experience + £2000 annual bonus*

7am - 5pm

We make health happen

Here at Bupa, we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence, and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

Responsibilities:

1. Using your passion for cooking and experience in a fresh food kitchen to create a varied and nutritional menu in line with the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
2. Using your natural leadership skills to train and mentor the kitchen team to deliver an excellent dining experience.
3. Being innovative in your approach to cooking and maintaining high standards.
4. Managing all mandatory paperwork including adhering to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies and procedures, budgets, managing orders and deliveries.
5. Catering for special events or seasonal activities, such as summer fetes, Christmas parties, and birthdays (as required).

Benefits:

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social, and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family-friendly benefits.

• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350.
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme to support during longer absences.
• Long service rewards including ecards, extra holidays, and money.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth, and co-parents.
• Menopause Plan for women’s health support.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider, focused on helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We value bravery, care, and responsibility in our work. We champion diversity and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, ensuring fair treatment and reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants.

* You will also be eligible for a performance-based bonus. Achieving 6 KPIs will earn a quarterly incentive of £500, totaling £2000 annually (subject to tax & NI).

** Your starter bonus will be paid after four weeks’ service, subject to deductions.