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Deputy Chef ManagerQuantum Care • South Oxhey, Hertfordshire, England
Deputy Chef Manager

Deputy Chef Manager

Quantum Care • South Oxhey, Hertfordshire, England
30+ days ago
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Job description

Deputy Chef Manager

Contract: Full Time - Perm

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £27,030 per annum (£14.01 per hour weekdays & £14.51 per hour weekends)

Shift Times: 8am/8.30am to 5pm/5.30pm - Weekdays & Alternate Weekends

Location: Oxhey Drive, South Oxhey, Watford, WD19 7HR

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 to join our Care Home Pinewood Lodge in South Oxhey, Watford as a Deputy Chef Manager. If you’re passionate about good food and want your work to genuinely make a difference, this could be the perfect role for you.

Exciting developments are underway at Pinewood Lodge, which will soon relocate to a brand-new, purpose-built care home in the South Oxhey area at Furzewood Lodge Care Home. The modern facility has been thoughtfully designed to provide an excellent working environment and will include a newly fitted, fully equipped commercial kitchen.

What You’ll Bring

  • Strong understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace
  • Knowledge of food safety standards and safe working practices
  • Willingness to complete relevant training and ongoing CPD
  • Experience in food preparation, cooking and service
  • Familiarity with hygiene standards in a professional kitchen
  • Ability to prepare homely, nutritious meals that meet a wide range of dietary needs
  • A team‑focused attitude and good communication skills

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring all food safety and hygiene standards are met
  • Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to a consistently high standard
  • Support and guide kitchen staff, helping to build skills and confidence
  • Manage food production processes to maintain smooth workflow and quality control
  • Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies

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.

Be Part of Something Meaningful

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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