Deputy Chef Manager

Quantum; South Oxhey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development pathways

First-class in-house training

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Free DBS check and uniform

Retail discounts and exclusive offers

Supportive, values-driven workplace

Job summary

Quantum Care is seeking kitchen staff to oversee daily operations, prepare and cook nutritious meals, and support a team in a modern care home environment in South Oxhey. The role emphasizes high hygiene standards, stock management and continuous CPD.

The job offers a supportive workplace, weekend enhancements, and clear career development within Furzewood and Pinewood Lodge facilities as they relocate nearby.

Qualifications

• Experience in food preparation, cooking and service.
• Familiarity with hygiene standards in a professional kitchen.
• Willingness to complete relevant training and ongoing CPD.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring all food safety and hygiene standards are met.
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Support and guide kitchen staff, helping to build skills and confidence.
• Manage food production processes to maintain smooth workflow and quality control.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and safe working practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

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,

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring all food safety and hygiene standards are met
• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to a consistently high standard
• Support and guide kitchen staff, helping to build skills and confidence
• Manage food production processes to maintain smooth workflow and quality control
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace
• Knowledge of food safety standards and safe working practices
• Willingness to complete relevant training and ongoing CPD
• Experience in food preparation, cooking and service
• Familiarity with hygiene standards in a professional kitchen
• Ability to prepare homely, nutritious meals that meet a wide range of dietary needs
• A teamâ€'focused attitude and good communication skills
• 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.

Furzewood Lodge in South Oxhey, Watford. The 75 bed modern facility has been thoughtfully designed to provide an excellent working environment and state of the art home for residents. Nestled in the heart of South Oxhey, it offers a welcoming setting with excellent local amenities, green open spaces, and convenient transport links, creating a comfortable and well-connected environment for residents and staff alike.

Exciting developments are underway at Pinewood Lodge, which will soon relocate to a brand-new, purpose-built care home in the South Oxhey area at Furzewood Lodge Care Home. The modern facility has been thoughtfully designed to provide an excellent working environment and will include a newly fitted, fully equipped commercial kitchen.

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