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Chef Manager

Location: The Sidcup Care Home, Sidcup, DA14 4BG
Contract: Permanent | Full Time
Hours: 40 Hours per Week (including some weekends)

Salary: £14.89 – £18.35 per hour, depending on experience

£1,000 Welcome Bonus + Up to £3,000 Annual Bonus Potential

CQC Rated Good | Carehome.co.uk Rating: 9.7 | Food Hygiene Rating: 5*

Lead a Kitchen That Makes Every Meal Matter

At Bupa, food is about much more than nutrition—it's comfort, connection, and one of the highlights of our residents' day. We're looking for an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team at The Sidcup Care Home, creating exceptional dining experiences that help our residents feel truly at home. Listening to residents, seeking regular feedback on meals, and understanding individual preferences are key to delivering a dining experience that is both enjoyable and meaningful.

If you're a talented chef who loves working with fresh ingredients, enjoys leading a team and wants to make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As Chef Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality, nutritious meals while leading and developing a dedicated kitchen team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating varied, nutritious menus tailored to residents' dietary requirements and personal preferences
• Preparing fresh, high-quality meals that residents look forward to every day
• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team to deliver an exceptional dining experience
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance
• Managing stock, ordering, budgets and supplier relationships effectively
• Supporting special events, seasonal celebrations and activities within the home
• Building positive relationships with residents and gathering feedback to continually enhance the dining experience

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who combines culinary expertise with strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding care through food.

You'll have:

• Previous experience working within a fresh food kitchen environment
• Relevant food hygiene qualifications and a strong understanding of HACCP and COSHH
• Experience leading and developing a kitchen team
• Strong planning, organisational and budget management skills
• A creative approach to menu planning and food presentation
• A commitment to maintaining consistently high standards
• A warm, people-focused approach and a passion for making a difference
• Most importantly, you'll understand the impact that great food can have on wellbeing and quality of life.

About The Sidcup Care Home

Food is a central part of life at The Sidcup. From freshly prepared daily meals and homemade cakes to special celebrations and themed events, our kitchen team plays a vital role in creating positive experiences and memorable moments for residents and their families.

The home consists of two floors, with dining rooms and lounges located on each floor, supporting a vibrant community of 100 residents. As Chef Manager, you will lead the delivery of high-quality catering services across the home, ensuring every meal is nutritious, appealing, and tailored to residents' needs.

Why Join Bupa?

At Bupa, our purpose is simple: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus
• Up to £3,000 annual performance bonus
• Free meal on every shift
• Bupa healthcare benefits and wellbeing support
• 24/7 access to remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Stream – access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday
• Enhanced sick pay
• Bupa pension scheme
• Long-service rewards and recognition
• Gym and fitness discounts
• Interest-free annual travel loan

Be You at Bupa

At Bupa, diversity is at the heart of who we are. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Apply today and help us make health happen.

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