Chef Manager

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Walsall; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food services is seeking a Chef Manager for the Walsall Palliative Care Unit. In this 6-month FTC role, you'll lead the kitchen team, ensuring high-quality meals for residents while managing stock and food safety. We offer competitive salary, flexible menu creation, and numerous employee perks.

Benefits

Free meal during every shift

Onsite free car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Digital GP access

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shop discounts

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards for spending

Free wellness and mindfulness classes

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of catering experience.
• Experience managing teams in a similar role.
• Basic IT skills including familiarity with email and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals.
• Manage stock and suppliers for fresh ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.

Skills

Team management

Organisational skills

Food safety regulations

Caring approach to food service

Education

NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2

Basic Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

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Job Introduction

Chef Manager Walsall Palliative Care Unit-6 Month FTC

• £34000 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• 5 days per week
• Shift Pattern 5 over 7,
• Cooking 2 days per week
• Flexible menu

Are you a passionate and experienced Chef looking for a rewarding leadership role in a warm and welcoming environment? We are seeking a Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team in an extra care scheme, ensuring our residents enjoy delicious meals every day.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a supportive and friendly environment
• Opportunity to create homemade, fresh, and seasonal dishes.
• Make a real difference in residents' lives

Your Role:

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals tailored to residents' needs
• Manage stock and suppliers to ensure fresh ingredients and cost control
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness
• Engage with residents to understand their preferences and enhance their dining experience

What We're Looking For:

A passionate chef with experience in a leadership role (e.g., Head Chef, Kitchen Manager)

Basic IT skills, including familiarity with email systems, Microsoft Office, and other similar programmes.
Excellent team management and organisational skills
Knowledge of food safety regulations (Level 3 Food Hygiene desirable)
A caring and compassionate approach to food service

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meal during every shift
• Onsite free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and family

Our ideal Catering Manager will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
• Have experience managing teams in a similar role
• Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
• Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill