Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes.
Chef Manager – Full-Time (37 Hours/Week)
Schedule: Weekdays + Alternate Weekends
Shifts: 8.30am to 5pm
Location: South Oxhey, Watford
Role Overview
We’re looking for a passionate and organized Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team and deliver comforting, nutritious meals to our residents. This is a hands-on leadership role where your culinary expertise and operational skills will make a meaningful impact every day.
Key Responsibilities
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Meal Preparation: Create homely, well-balanced meals tailored to a variety of dietary needs and preferences.
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Team Scheduling: Plan staff rotas to ensure smooth kitchen operations and arrange cover for absences using existing and casual staff.
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Catering Operations: Oversee all aspects of the catering service, ensuring it is safe, cost-effective, and of high quality.
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Training Compliance: Ensure all kitchen staff complete required statutory training.
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Stock Management: Conduct regular stock takes and maintain inventory at agreed minimum levels.
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Customer Engagement: Communicate regularly with residents and staff to gather feedback and foster a welcoming dining experience.
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Budget Oversight: Manage the catering budget and produce monthly financial reports to track performance.
If you believe this is the job for you, we would love to have you join our team and in return we will provide the following rewards & benefits:
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* Competitive salaries with enhancements at weekends and Bank Holidays.
* Career development opportunities and recognition of career milestones.
* First class in house training provided from day one.
* Free Employee Assistant Programme: Providing 24/7 assistance and support to help you balance work, family and life.
* Company Pension Scheme (after 1 years’ service).
* Free DBS check and uniform.
* Access to retail discounts and offers.
* Refer a friend scheme of £500 per referral
Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, values driven company that offers varied and rewarding work and opportunities for career progression. We welcome applications from a very diverse range of people who have the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship to candidates at this time.