Chef Manager

Sanctuary Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the City of London is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee kitchen operations in a residential care home. The role involves preparing nutritious meals that cater to residents' dietary needs and managing a team while ensuring a clean and efficient kitchen. Ideal candidates will have experience in catering for older people and a valid food hygiene certificate. This position offers competitive hourly pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Confidential 24/7 employee advice service

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to Work scheme

Additional compensation for overtime

Contributory pension plan

Life assurance

Complimentary meals during long shifts

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Growth and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience catering for older people.
• Valid food hygiene certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day kitchen operations and oversee a team.
• Prepare meals according to dietary requirements.
• Track stock and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Conduct risk assessments and train staff.
• Interact daily with residents and visitors in a friendly manner.

Skills

Catering for dietary requirements

Food hygiene certification

Asian Gujarati cooking

Job description

Department: Health and Social Care (Catering and Hospitality S

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £16.67 per hour

Requisition: 226642

Chef Manager

Aashna House Residential Care Home, 2 Bates Crescent, Streatham Vale, London, SW16 5BP

£16.67 per hour

We are seeking a talented Chef Manager to join our team, whereyou’llcraft nutritious,personalisedmenus that make a real impact on residents' well-being. Enjoy a calmer, more supportive work environment with predictable hours and a focus on culinary creativity and long-term stability.

As Aashna House is a culturally unique home, experience in Asian Gujarati cooking is hightly desirable.

This is to endure our residents' food preferences and cultural dietary needs continue to be met with care and authenticity.

Why work for us?

Sanctuary Care has over 100 care homes and you can ‘feel’ the difference a team makes the moment you step through one of our doors. The team at Aashna House isspecialandwe’relooking for special people to join us. Become a part of it and apply for this role.

At the heart of ourorganisation are our incredible people and we’re dedicated to making Sanctuary Care an amazing place to work. That's why we provide a package that includes support for:

Your Mind and Body

• Occupational sick pay after 12 month’s service (for those on contracted hours only and subject to qualifying period)
• Confidential 24/7 employee advice service (Includes medical and legal advice)
• Wellbeing resources through our employee platforms including AvivaDigicare
• A greener commute with our Cycle to Work scheme

Your Financial Wellbeing

• Additional compensation for overtime
• Financial wellbeing support including access to affordable loans via salary finance and free mortgage advice
• Exclusive discounts through our e-hub platform
• Securing your future with our contributory pension plan, matched up to 7%
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Parental leave schemes (Adoption, Maternity, Paternity and Shared) after qualifying period

Your Job

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Complimentary meals during long shifts
• Growth and development with us through comprehensive training and internal career opportunities
• Ability to be part of our inclusive staff networks like the Parent Network and Disability Network
• Loyalty recognition scheme for 12 month’s service onwards
• CQC/CI Inspection bonus (subject to qualifying criteria)

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of a busy kitchen as well as managing an Assistant Chef and a team of Catering Assistants.
• Prepare and cook meals to meet the dietary requirements of our residents.
• Keep track of stock and waste and ensure that the kitchen remains clean and tidy whilst operating within budget.
• Carry out risk assessments as well as recruiting and training staff.
• Have daily interaction with residents, visitors and colleagues; therefore we’re looking for someone who is friendly, approachable and passionate.

Qualifications

• Experience of catering for the dietary requirements of older people and a valid food hygiene certificate are essential.

Job Reference: 226642

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

If you are applying internally, don't forget to use your internal careers account to submit your application.

We might get a lot of applications so reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Don’t miss out, please apply early.

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.