Chef Manager

Wrekin Housing Group; Telford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Enhanced maternity, shared parental, &

adoption leave

Training platform access

Rainly discounts app

Employee Assistance Programme

Long Service Award Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employer pension contributions up to 7

Job summary

Wrekin Housing Group is seeking a dedicated Chef Manager in Telford to lead the kitchen, prepare quality meals, and oversee daily operations for residents and visitors. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Catering and strong people skills, with a focus on hygiene, training, and inventory control.

The position offers permanent, full-time employment with a 37.0 hour week and benefits including development opportunities and pensions. Salary is £29,274.23 per annum, with onsite facilities in Telford.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Catering
• Experience of ordering supplies and stock takes
• Open to new ideas and thinking outside the box

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality foods for residents and visitors.
• Manage kitchen operations and staff to maintain service standards.
• Track inventory and monitor stock levels.
• Order supplies and manage deliveries.
• Clean and organise the food preparation area to maintain hygiene.
• Train new kitchen staff on standards and regulations.
• Monitor sanitation standards and compliance.
• Provide a friendly approach to visitors and residents.

Skills

People skills

Creativity

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Catering

Job description

Job IntroductionContract Type: PermanentSalary: £29,274.23 per annumLocation: TelfordHours: 07:30am to 15:30pm, Monday to FridayThe Role:Are you passionate about showcasing your cooking skills?If you have excellent people skills, hold a NVQ Level 3 in Catering and looking to work as part of a fantastic team, look no further.What will you be doing?Preparing quality foodManaging kitchen operationsTracking inventoryOrdering suppliesCleaning and organising the food preparation areaTraining new kitchen employees on standards and regulationsHave a friendly approach towards visitors and residentsMonitoring the kitchen area to ensure sanitation standards are maintained.About you:You will be someone who has the ability to create great food, that is well presented, full of flavour, balanced and nutritionalYou will have experience of ordering supplies and carrying out stock takesYou will be someone who would embrace processes and procedures along with adding in a good measure of your creativityYou will be open to new ideas and thinking out of the boxBenefits:Continuous professional development with training, coaching, and mentoringEnhanced maternity, shared parental, and adoption leaveFree onsite parkingPaid Carer’s leaveYou will have access to our comprehensive training platformAccess to a number of fantastic rewards including free and discounted tickets to popular destinationsEmployer pension contributions up to 7%Access to our discounts and cashback app Rainly from day oneAccess to our Employee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to our Long Service Award SchemeAccess to our Cycle to Work SchemeAbout Us:We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:Own it – make it happenImprove it - move things forward.Live it – show understanding and compassionWe’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.Our Inclusive Culture:The Wrekin Housing Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.Next Steps:To apply for this role, please submit an application.Closing Date: 25th AugustInterview Date: Week Commencing 31st AugustSuccessful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check.*Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.Chef ManagerSalary £29274.23Frequency AnnualJob Reference wrekinhousinggroup/TP/751/753Contract Type Full Time / PermanentClosing Date 25 August, 2026Job Category CateringBusiness Unit Care and SupportLocation Telford, United KingdomPosted on 11 August, 2026