Chef Manager

Quantum; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + weekend/Bank-Hol.

Career development pathways

In-house training

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Company pension scheme

Free DBS check and uniform

Retail discounts and exclusive offers

Supportive, values-driven workplace

Job summary

Quantum Care is seeking a passionate Chef Manager to lead our kitchen teams across several care homes. You will plan and develop nutritious, delicious menus, work with residents to tailor dishes to their tastes, and drive a high-quality dining experience in a caring environment.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong food hygiene credentials and the ability to supervise in the Chef Manager's absence, ensuring warmth, care, and quality on every plate.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and developing menus across multiple homes.
• Ability to lead and manage a kitchen team in the absence of the Chef Manager.
• Sensitive to the needs of older residents and their tastes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop standard recipes and menus across the homes.
• Work with residents to create new menus to meet needs and tastes.
• Lead the kitchen in the Chef Manager's absence and ensure safe, quality service.

Skills

Menu planning

Team leadership

Food hygiene

Resident engagement

Education

Intermediate Food Hygiene/ Safety (C&G 706/01, 706/02 or NVQ)

Job description

• Working with the Support Services Manager to provide cover and support to the homes catering teams in delivering a safe, nutritious, cost effective quality service to all customers.
• Planning and developing standard recipes and menus across the homes.
• Working with our residents you will support the creation of new menus to meet their needs and suit their tastes.
• The opportunity to be involved in our fine dining events, using Quantum Care's award-winning Dining Club concept. Chef Manager we are looking for a passionate and well-organised Chef to take lead in our kitchen, creating nutritious, comforting meals our residents can truly enjoy. This is a hands-on leadership role where your culinary flair and organisational skills will make a genuine difference every day - bringing warmth, care and quality to every plate.

What You’ll Bring

• The holder of a C&G 706/01, 706/02 or NVQ equivalent Intermediate Food Hygiene/ Safety certificate.
• Well organised.
• Able to lead a team in the absence of the Chef Manager.
• Sensitive to the needs of older people.
• Willing to travel to our different homes when needed., An Overseas Police Check/ Certificate of Good Conduct may be required if you have lived or worked outside the UK for 12 Months or more, spent a significant period overseas, or worked abroad in a position of trust. This will be in addition to a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.

Quantum Care is a noâ€'forâ€'profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Make Every Day Matter.

We value our teams and invest in their wellbeing, growth and success. In return for your dedication, you'll receive:

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
• Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones
• Firstâ€'class inâ€'house training from day one
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers
• A supportive, valuesâ€'driven workplace where your contribution truly matters