Chef Manager

Requisition Title

Chef Manager

Job Number:

WES00HZ

Location: Westcombe Park, 112a Westcombe Park Road, Blackheath, London SE3 7RZ

CQC rating: Good

Salary: £29,203 - £36,088 depending on experience + £2000 annual bonus

About Westcombe Park

Westcombe Park is a modern care home situated in a pleasant leafy neighbourhood of south-east London, welcoming residents in need of nursing or residential care, as well as providing respite and convalescence care.

Every bedroom has been thoughtfully decorated to create a warm and homely atmosphere, with most bedrooms being en suite. The home is close to local transport links and amenities, making it convenient for family and friends to visit.

At Westcombe Park, staff focus on delivering personalized care, ensuring residents feel at home while fostering independence. The chefs create well-crafted menus with the freshest ingredients, catering to the dietary needs and preferences of residents.

You'll help us make health happen by:

• Using your passion for cooking and experience in a fresh food kitchen to create a varied and nutritional menu in line with the dietary needs and preferences of our residents.
• Using your natural leadership skills to train and mentor the kitchen team to deliver an excellent dining experience.
• Being innovative in your approach to cooking and maintaining high standards.
• Managing all mandatory paperwork including adhering to COSHH and HACCP guidelines, company policies and procedures, budgets, managing orders and deliveries.
• Catering for special events or seasonal activities, such as summer fetes, Christmas parties, and birthdays (as required).

Our Benefits

• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for various health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
• Annual allowance redeemable against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, approximate value of £350.
• Wagestream - Early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
• 28 days holiday.
• Sick pay scheme for frontline teams, in addition to statutory sick pay.
• Long service rewards including ecards, extra holidays, and money for milestones.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
• Access to a range of Bupa pension plans.
• Parental leave schemes for adoption, birth parents, and co-parents.
• Menopause Plan designed to empower women to seek advice and take control of their health.
• Access to discounts at various gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

Why Bupa?

We are a health insurer and provider, focused on helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives. We champion diversity and encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and providing reasonable adjustments as needed during the recruitment process.

You will also be eligible to receive a bonus based on your performance. Chef Managers who achieve 6 KPIs will receive a quarterly incentive of £500, totaling £2000 per year (subject to usual tax & NI deductions).

Your starter bonus will be paid in the next available pay run after completing four weeks' service and will be subject to deductions for tax and NI.