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Chef Manager

Contract: Flexi

Hour: Flexible hours per week

Pay: £16.91 per hour weekdays / £17.41 per hour weekends

Shift Times: 8.30am to 5pm/9am to 5.30pm - Weekdays and alternative Weekends

Location: Hertfordshire - Working across our Watford and St Albans Care Homes

Quantum Care is a no‑for‑profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Make Every Day Matter.

We are seeking an Experienced Chef Manager to join our Catering Team to provide Flexible/Bank cover to our Care Homes across Watford and St Albans

As a Chef Manager we are looking for a passionate and well-organised Chef to take lead in our kitchen, creating nutritious, comforting meals our residents can truly enjoy. This is a hands-on leadership role where your culinary flair and organisational skills will make a genuine difference every day - bringing warmth, care and quality to every plate.

What You'll Bring

* The holder of a C&G 706/01, 706/02 or NVQ equivalent Intermediate Food Hygiene/ Safety certificate.
* Well organised.
* Able to lead a team in the absence of the Chef Manager.
* Sensitive to the needs of older people.
* Willing to travel to our different homes when needed.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

* Working with the Support Services Manager to provide cover and support to the homes catering teams in delivering a safe, nutritious, cost effective quality service to all customers.
* Planning and developing standard recipes and menus across the homes.
* Working with our residents you will support the creation of new menus to meet their needs and suit their tastes.
* The opportunity to be involved in our fine dining events, using Quantum Care's award-winning Dining Club concept.

Why Join Quantum Care?

We value our teams and invest in their wellbeing, growth and success. In return for your dedication, you'll receive:

* Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
* Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones
* First‑class in‑house training from day one
* Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
* Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)
* Free DBS check and uniform
* Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers
* A supportive, values‑driven workplace where your contribution truly matters

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well‑established organisation offering rewarding work, a strong sense of purpose and real opportunities for progression. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

An Overseas Police Check/ Certificate of Good Conduct may be required if you have lived or worked outside the UK for 12 Months or more, spent a significant period overseas, or worked abroad in a position of trust. This will be in addition to a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.

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