At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a kitchen team to create delicious meals for our residents.
- Company: Join a leading Senior Living business focused on exceptional care and dining.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, pension scheme, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and great opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Chef or Chef Manager with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Bournemouth, Andover, and Enfield area
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Shift pattern: 5‑day and 4‑day week, shifts between 7am and 6pm
About the Role
We are a leading Senior Living business dedicated to providing exceptional care and high‑quality dining experiences for our residents. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where both our residents and team members thrive. We are seeking a talented and passionate Relief Chef Manager on a full‑time basis to be a part of our kitchen teams, delivering outstanding, nutritious, and appealing meals for our residents. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves food, has strong leadership skills, and enjoys working in a caring, people‑focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and oversee the production of all meals to the highest standards.
- Lead, motivate, and manage the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
- Manage stock, orders, and budgets efficiently.
- Innovate menus that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
- Maintain high standards of presentation and portion control.
The Person
- Proven experience as a Chef, Chef Manager or Head Chef, ideally within care, hospitality, or senior living.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.
- Passion for delivering excellent culinary experiences.
- Flexible and adaptable.
Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits for you and your immediate family
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and other supermarkets
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets
- Cash rewards on spending with partner brands
- Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- Opportunity to share discounts and offers with friends and family
About Us
As part of Compass Group UK&I we 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 receive competitive pay, great perks and unparalleled opportunities for learning and development.
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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