Chef Manager Walsall Palliative Care Unit-6 Month FTC£34000 per annum 40 hours per week5 days per weekShift Pattern 5 over 7, Cooking 2 days per week Flexible menuAre you a passionate and experienced Chef looking for a rewarding leadership role in a warm and welcoming environment? We are seeking a Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team in an extra care scheme, ensuring our residents enjoy delicious meals every day.Why Join Us?✔ Work in a supportive and friendly environment✔ Opportunity to create homemade, fresh, and seasonal dishes. ✔ Make a real difference in residents' livesYour Role:Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals tailored to residents\' needsManage stock and suppliers to ensure fresh ingredients and cost controlMaintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanlinessEngage with residents to understand their preferences and enhance their dining experienceWhat We're Looking For:✅ A passionate chef with experience in a leadership role (e.g., Head Chef, Kitchen Manager)✅ Basic IT skills, including familiarity with email systems, Microsoft Office, and other similar programmes.✅ Excellent team management and organisational skills✅ Knowledge of food safety regulations (Level 3 Food Hygiene desirable)✅ A caring and compassionate approach to food serviceWe ensure you\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Free meal during every shiftOnsite free car parkingContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familyOur ideal Catering Manager will:Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer serviceHave a minimum of two years of catering experienceHave experience managing teams in a similar roleHold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificateDemonstrate brilliant financial acumenHave excellent communication and organisational skillsBe an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill