Lead Chef Manager — Care Home Dining & Team Leader

Quantum Care; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend pay

Career development

In-house training

Employee assistance

Pension scheme

DBS check

Uniform

Retail discounts

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Quantum Care is a noforprofit 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 are seeking an Experienced Chef Manager to join our Care Home Vesta Lodge in St Albans. Vesta Lodge is a 61 bed residential care home with a welcoming, values-driven team where collaboration, compassion,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef or in a comparable culinary leadership role.
• Strong culinary expertise with a passion for preparing nutritious meals.
• Excellent leadership skills with a track record of managing and motivating teams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety regulations and best kitchen practises.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to support resident care.
• The holder of aC&G 706/01, 706/02 or NVQ equivalent Intermediate Food Hygiene/ Safety certificate.

Responsibilities

• Meal Preparation: Create homely, well-balanced meals tailored to a variety of dietary needs and preferences.
• Team Scheduling: Plan staff rotas to ensure smooth kitchen operations and arrange cover for absences using existing and casual staff.
• Catering Operations: Oversee all aspects of the catering service, ensuring it is safe, cost-effective, and of high quality.
• Training Compliance: Ensure all kitchen staff complete required statutory training.
• Stock Management: Conduct regular stock takes and maintain inventory at agreed minimum levels.
• Customer Engagement: Communicate regularly with residents and staff to gather feedback and foster a welcoming dining experience.

Skills

Chef leadership

Food safety

Team leadership

Menu planning

Resident care collaboration

Education

C&G 706/01 certificate

C&G 706/02 certificate

NVQ Intermediate Food Hygiene/Safety

Job description

Quantum Care is a noforprofit 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 are seeking an Experienced Chef Manager to join our Care Home Vesta Lodge in St Albans. Vesta Lodge is a 61 bed residential care home with a welcoming, values-driven team where collaboration, compassion,