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Chef Manager
Chef Manager – Parkside Care Home, Reading
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) Bonuses: £1,000 Welcome Bonus + Up to £3,000 Annual Bonus Potential
CQC Rating: Good Carehome.co.uk Rating: 9.7 / 10
About the Role
Lead a Kitchen That Makes Every Meal Matter
At Bupa, food is more than nutrition—it’s comfort, connection, and a highlight of our residents' day. We are looking for an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team at Parkside Care Home, creating exceptional dining experiences that help residents feel truly at home.
Listening to residents, seeking regular feedback, and understanding individual preferences are key to delivering a dining experience that is both enjoyable and meaningful.
What You’ll Do
As Chef Manager, you will 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
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What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a professional 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 with 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
- An understanding of the impact that great food can have on wellbeing and quality of life
About Parkside Care Home
Parkside prides itself on its balanced and nutritious dishes prepared daily to suit each resident’s preferences. We offer:
- Comfortable nursing and residential care for anyone over 18
- Short stay options for recovery or respite
- Support for palliative and Parkinson’s care
- A spacious, bright, and airy home with well-tended gardens
- A leafy neighbourhood feel among private homes
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Why Join Bupa?
Our purpose is simple: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: £14.89 - £18.35 per hour
- £1,000 Welcome Bonus
- Up to £3,000 Annual Bonus
- Free meal on every shift
- Bupa healthcare benefits, including:
- 24/7 access to remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support
- STREAM – access up to 40% of earned wages before payday
- Enhanced sick pay
- Bupa pension scheme
- Long-service rewards and recognition
- Gym and fitness discounts
- Interest-free annual travel loan
Diversity & Inclusion
At Bupa, diversity is at the heart of who we are. We:
- Welcome applications from people of all backgrounds
- Are a Level 2 Disabled Confident Employer
- Offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet criteria
- Provide reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment
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- Part of 80,000+ global employees driving positive change
- A workplace built on collaboration, innovation, and purpose
- Our culture is people-centred—every role makes a real difference
Apply today and help us make health happen.
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