Chef Manager

Peoplebank; Redditch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Ongoing training and career progress

Job summary

Bowood Court Care Home is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team, plan and cook nutritious, well-balanced meals that meet dietary needs and resident preferences. You will manage rotas, budgets, stock control and supplier relations while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation.

You will also supervise and develop staff, monitor resident satisfaction, attend meetings, and ensure compliance with HACCP, COSHH, Health & Safety.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a busy kitchen, ideally for 25 covers or more in a care setting.
• Food Hygiene Certificate with knowledge of HACCP and safety legislation.
• Experience leading and developing a kitchen team.
• Knowledge of menu planning, nutrition and specialist dietary needs.
• Experience managing catering budgets, stock control and suppliers.
• Strong organisational and people management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Customer-focused, organised and passionate about dining experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen team to plan, prepare and cook nutritious meals for residents.
• Oversee rotas, budgets, stock control and supplier relationships.
• Monitor resident satisfaction and participate in meetings with residents/relatives.
• Ensure HACCP, COSHH, Health & Safety compliance and safe cleanliness.
• Maintain equipment, stock rotation and efficient ordering; work alternate weekends.

Skills

Kitchen management

Staff supervision

Menu planning

Budget management

Food safety (HACCP)

Health & Safety

Customer focus

Nutrition knowledge

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Catering and Hospitality - Bowood Court & Mews Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 40

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.

• £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.

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 are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.