Chef Manager

Bupa; London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking care home in south-east London as a Chef Manager, where your culinary skills will shine. This role involves creating nutritious menus that cater to residents' preferences and leading a passionate kitchen team. You'll manage kitchen operations while ensuring high standards of food safety and compliance. Enjoy a supportive environment focused on person-centered care, where your contributions will make a real difference in residents' lives. With competitive salary and benefits, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Healthcare Support

Annual Healthcare Allowance

Early Access to Earned Wages

28 Days Holiday

Sick Pay Scheme

Long Service Rewards

Free Meals on Shifts

Interest-Free Travel Loans

Various Pension Plans

Discounts at Gyms

Qualifications

• Experience in a fresh food kitchen and passion for cooking.
• Ability to lead and mentor a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Create varied, nutritious menus tailored to residents’ dietary needs.
• Manage kitchen operations and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

Skills

Culinary Excellence

Leadership

Menu Planning

Food Safety (COSHH, HACCP)

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Chef Manager

Location: Westcombe Park, Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath, London SE3 7RZ

Ratings: CQC rating: Good | Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.5/10

Salary: £29,203 - £36,088 depending on experience + £2000 annual bonus*

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours, days

Welcome bonus: £1000**

About Westcombe Park

Westcombe Park is a modern care home located in a leafy neighborhood of south-east London. It provides nursing, residential, respite, and convalescence care in a warm, homely environment. The home features en suite bedrooms, some of which are suitable for couples, and is conveniently situated near transport links and local amenities. The staff focus on person-centered care, fostering independence and creating a vibrant community with various activities tailored to residents’ interests.

Join Our Team

At Bupa, we are dedicated to making health happen by delivering person-centered care that supports independence and respects individual choices. Working here means being part of a team that truly makes a difference in residents’ lives. Join us and bring your passion for culinary excellence and leadership to a home where your skills will be valued and developed.

Your Role

You’ll help us make health happen by:

• Using your passion for cooking and experience in a fresh food kitchen to create varied, nutritious menus tailored to residents’ dietary needs and preferences
• Leading, training, and mentoring the kitchen team to deliver an excellent dining experience
• Innovating in your approach to cooking while maintaining high standards
• Managing all mandatory paperwork, including adherence to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies, budgets, and managing orders and deliveries
• Catering for special events and seasonal activities, such as fetes, Christmas parties, and birthdays

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, including:

• My Healthcare – 24/7 support, advice, and treatment options
• Annual healthcare allowance (~£350)
• Wagestream – early access to earned wages
• 28 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme
• Long service rewards
• Free meals on shifts
• Interest-free travel loans
• Various pension plans
• Parental leave schemes
• Menopause support
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities

Why Bupa?

As a health insurer and provider with no shareholders, our focus is on our customers. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, committed to fair treatment and reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

* You will also be eligible for a performance-based bonus, with quarterly incentives of £500 for meeting six KPIs, totaling £2000 annually (subject to tax & NI).

** Your starter bonus will be paid after four weeks’ service, subject to tax and NI deductions.