Weekend Chef Manager: Resident Dining Lead

A2Dominion; England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK housing association is seeking a Chef Manager for a permanent role in Reading, Berkshire, to lead a cooking team and ensure compliance with health standards while delivering high-quality catering services to residents. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a catering qualification, and experience in a care setting. This position offers a chance to positively impact the lives of residents aged 55+.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care and support environment or catering for large volumes.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Passion for leading a team and ownership of administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver catering services meeting health standards.
• Manage dietary needs and ensure meal prep aligns with resident preferences.
• Conduct health, safety, and food hygiene checks.
• Supervise a dedicated team and manage recruitment and development.

Skills

Catering/cooking qualification

Time-management skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Basic Microsoft applications

English verbal and written communication

Job description

A UK housing association is seeking a Chef Manager for a permanent role in Reading, Berkshire, to lead a cooking team and ensure compliance with health standards while delivering high-quality catering services to residents. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a catering qualification, and experience in a care setting. This position offers a chance to positively impact the lives of residents aged 55+.