Chef Manager 30hrs – £17.00 per hr +£1.00 per hr at weekends

Gloucester Charities Trust; New Jersey; On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension (NEST)

Free uniform

Free DBS

Save as you earn

Job summary

Gloucester Charities Trust is seeking an experienced Chef Manager for our residential home. You will lead the kitchen, plan menus, manage budgets and supervise staff to deliver nutritious meals for residents.

Role requires strong leadership, attention to dietary needs, and adherence to food safety regulations. Excellent teamwork with care staff and a commitment to high quality dining are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading catering teams in care or residential settings.
• Ability to plan nutritious menus meeting dietary needs.
• Skilled in managing budgets, stock, orders and supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, health and safety, SFBB is desirable.
• Experience coordinating with care teams to support residents' nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and oversee delivery of nutritious meals.
• Develop seasonal menus reflecting residents' preferences and dietary needs.
• Manage special diets, allergy considerations and textures.
• Lead and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring high standards.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety and SFBB regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and storage areas.
• Monitor food quality and portion control; manage waste.
• Work with care teams to support changing resident nutrition.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Food hygiene

Stock control

Menu planning

Job description

Chef Manager (in a Residential Home)

30 hours per week – £17.00 per hour plus £1.00 per hour at weekends

About the role

Guild House is a CQC-regulated residential care home providing high-quality care and support for older people. We are committed to delivering person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, wellbeing, and quality of life. We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Chef Manager to lead our catering service and ensure residents receive nutritious, delicious, and varied meals that meet their individual needs and preferences.

As Chef Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the kitchen department, leading our catering team and ensuring the provision of high-quality meals and refreshments for residents. You will play a vital role in supporting residents’ health, nutrition, and overall wellbeing.

We do not provide sponsored employment.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and oversee the delivery of nutritious, balanced, and appetising meals.
• Develop seasonal menus that reflect residents’ preferences, dietary requirements, and nutritional needs.
• Manage special diets, including texture-modified meals, diabetic diets, allergies, and cultural requirements.
• Lead, motivate, and supervise kitchen staff, ensuring high standards of performance and professionalism.
• Ensure compliance with all food hygiene, health and safety, infection prevention, and SFBB regulations.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the kitchen and food storage areas.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Manage kitchen budgets, stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships.
• Minimise food waste while maintaining high standards of service.
• Work closely with care and nursing teams to support residents with changing nutritional needs.
• Participate in resident meetings and gather feedback to continuously improve the dining experience.
• Ensure compliance with CQC standards and company policies.

What we offer

• 28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Competitive pay enhancements (shift cover & overtime rates)
• Contributory Pension Scheme – NEST
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Save as you earn scheme
• Friend referral scheme (subject to criteria)
• Birthday bonus
• Long service awards
• Full training programme & development opportunities
• Limited onsite parking

Who are we?

We are Gloucester Charities Trust (GCT) a multiple award-winning care provider and employer, who offer a range of services (our Circle of Care) from specialist Dementia day services to Sheltered Housing, Residential care for older people in Gloucester.

Our staff are the key to our success. Recruiting and retaining the right staff is paramount. We do this by valuing their input and empowering them throughout their roles. We need caring and compassionate people to help us provide the type of environment you’d want the people you love the most to live in.

There is no closing date for this post.Interviewswill be agreed with applicants.