Chef Manager - Fresh-Food Leadership in Care Home

Bupa; West Byfleet; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

My Healthcare – 24/7 support

Wagestream – early wage access

28 days holiday

Free meal on every shift

Pension plans

Parental leave schemes

Menopause Plan

Discounts on gyms

Job summary

Bupa is seeking a Chef Manager for Oakcroft Care Home in West Byfleet, Surrey. Lead a fresh-food kitchen to deliver nutritious meals for residents and support their wellbeing in a home-like setting.

You will train the kitchen team, ensure high hygiene standards, and manage menus, costs, and supplier orders. This full-time role offers a welcome bonus and opportunity for performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• A passion for cooking with previous experience in a fresh food kitchen.
• Natural leader with ability to mentor kitchen staff.
• Commitment to high hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create varied and nutritious menus for residents.
• Train and mentor the kitchen team to deliver an excellent dining experience.
• Maintain high standards and innovative approaches to cooking.
• Manage paperwork including COSHH and HACCP, budgets, orders and deliveries.
• Cater for special events and seasonal activities.
• Work with the Kitchen Assistant and perform cleaning duties as required.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Leadership

Education

Hygiene certificates

Job description

Bupa is seeking a Chef Manager for Oakcroft Care Home in West Byfleet, Surrey. Lead a fresh-food kitchen to deliver nutritious meals for residents and support their wellbeing in a home-like setting.

You will train the kitchen team, ensure high hygiene standards, and manage menus, costs, and supplier orders. This full-time role offers a welcome bonus and opportunity for performance-based incentives.