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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.\nIf 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.\nWhat You'll Do\nAs Chef Manager, you'll be responsible for delivering high-quality, nutritious meals while leading and developing a dedicated kitchen team.\nKey responsibilities include:\nCreating varied, nutritious menus tailored to residents' dietary requirements and personal preferences\nPreparing fresh, high-quality meals that residents look forward to every day\nLeading, motivating and developing the kitchen team to deliver an exceptional dining experience\nMaintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance\nManaging stock, ordering, budgets and supplier relationships effectively\nSupporting special events, seasonal celebrations and activities within the home\nBuilding positive relationships with residents and gathering feedback to continually enhance the dining experience\nWhat We're Looking For\nWe're seeking someone who combines culinary expertise with strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for delivering outstanding care through food.\nYou'll have:\nPrevious experience working within a fresh food kitchen environment\nRelevant food hygiene qualifications and a strong understanding of HACCP and COSHH\nExperience leading and developing a kitchen team\nStrong planning, organisational and budget management skills\nA creative approach to menu planning and food presentation\nA commitment to maintaining consistently high standards\nA warm, people-focused approach and a passion for making a difference\nMost importantly, you'll understand the impact that great food can have on wellbeing and quality of life.\nAbout The Sidcup Care Home\nFood 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.\nThe home consists of two floors, with dining rooms and lounges located on each floor, supporting a vibrant community of 100 residents. 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