Deputy Chef Manager

Quantum Care; Hertsmere; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A care services provider in Hertfordshire seeks a dedicated food service professional. You'll be responsible for daily kitchen operations and meal preparation while adhering to food safety standards. Ideal candidates have experience in cooking, food safety, and a commitment to team success. Opportunities for career growth and a supportive work culture are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with enhancements

Career development opportunities

First class in house training

Free Employee Assistant Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Free DBS check and uniform

Access to retail discounts

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of maintaining high culinary standards.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and CPD.

Responsibilities

• Daily kitchen operations, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes.
• Support kitchen staff by providing guidance.

Skills

Good knowledge of Health and Safety practices

Knowledge of food safety and practices

Experience in food preparation, cooking and service

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes.

Full Time – Weekdays & alternate weekends

Your Skills

• Good knowledge of Health and Safety practices in the workplace.
• Knowledge of food safety and practices.
• Need to undertake relevant training and CPD.
• Experience of the standards of hygiene used in food preparation.
• Experience of food preparation, cooking and service.
• You’ll provide homely meals for our residents, meeting a diverse range of dietary requirements.
• You must be able to work well as part of a team and have good communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily kitchen operations, ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes, maintaining high culinary standards.
• Support kitchen staff, providing guidance and training to enhance team performance.
• Manage food production processes, ensuring efficient workflow and quality control.
• Maintain inventory and assist in ordering supplies as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with enhancements at weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Career development opportunities and recognition of career milestones.
• First class in house training provided from day one.
• Free Employee Assistant Programme: Providing 24/7 assistance and support to help you balance work, family and life.
• Company Pension Scheme (after 1 years’ service).
• Free DBS check and uniform.
• Access to retail discounts and offers.
• Refer a friend scheme of £500 per referral.

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, values driven company that offers varied and rewarding work and opportunities for career progression. We welcome applications from a very diverse range of people who have the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship to candidates at this time.