We're looking for a passionate and experienced Unit Manager to lead the kitchen team at Millway House .
You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, nutritious, and comforting meals to residents, creating a dining experience that truly enhances their day.
What you'll be doing
Leading the day-to-day running of the kitchen and setting high standards
Planning, preparing, and delivering fresh, nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs
Managing and developing your kitchen team, creating a positive, supportive culture
Overseeing stock control, ordering, and budget management
Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations
Designing menus that are both appealing and suitable for a variety of dietary requirements
Maintaining excellent presentation and consistency across all meals
What we're looking for Experience as a Head Chef or Chef Manager, ideally within care, healthcare, or hospitality
A strong leader who can motivate and develop a team
Passion for delivering high-quality food with a focus on nutrition and care
Good organisational and financial management skills (stock, budgeting, ordering)
Knowledge of food safety and compliance standards
Flexible, reliable, and hands-on approach
What's in it for you £37,000 per annum
Predominantly Monday-Friday, daytime hours for great work-life balance
Flexibility on shift patterns to support your lifestyle
A rewarding role in a caring, people-focused environment
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:
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 families
About Us
As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
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