Job Description

Chef Manager

Location: Parkside Care Home, Parkside Road, Reading RG30 2DP

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 rating: Good

Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7 / 10

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 our Parkside 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 Parkside Care Home

Parkside prides itself on the balanced and nutritious dishes that are served to residents at mealtimes. The meals, which are freshly prepared every day, are suited to each resident’s individual food preferences and choices.

Parkside care home offers comfortable nursing and residential care for anyone over 18. Short stay options are also available if you’re in need of recovery or some respite. The home is also able to offer palliative and Parkinson’s care.

The purpose-built home is spacious, bright and airy, with pleasant and well-tended gardens. Being on a leafy street, surrounded by private homes, means the home enjoys a real neighbourhood feel, too.

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.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Care Home - Facilities & Home Support

Locations:

Parkside (Reading)