Job Description
Chef Manager Walsall Palliative Care Unit-6 Month FTC
* £34000 per annum
* 40 hours per week
* 5 days per week
* Shift Pattern 5 over 7,
* Cooking 2 days per week
* Flexible menu
Are 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’ lives
Your Role:
* Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality meals tailored to residents' needs
* Manage stock and suppliers to ensure fresh ingredients and cost control
* Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness
* Engage with residents to understand their preferences and enhance their dining experience
What 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 service
We 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 shift
* Onsite free car parking
* Contributory pension scheme
* Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
* Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
* Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
* Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and family
Our ideal Catering Manager will:
* Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
* Have a minimum of two years of catering experience
* Have experience managing teams in a similar role
* Hold an NVQ Level 1 & 2 or City & Guilds 706/1 and 2
* Hold a Basic Food Hygiene certificate
* Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen
* Have excellent communication and organisational skills
* Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill