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Posted 06 August, 2026

Chef Manager Nettleham, Lincolnshire (LN2)

Quest Employment
Grantham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Chef Manager

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Location: Nettleham, Lincolnshire (LN2)

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Salary: £35,360 per annum (£17.00/hr)

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Hours: 40 hours per week

About the Role\n

We are recruiting a proactive Chef Manager to take full operational ownership of the catering service within a residential care home in the LN2 area. This role is ideal for an experienced kitchen manager who takes pride in producing fresh, home-cooked food for residents while running an organized, compliant kitchen.

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    Design daily menus that are both appetizing and aligned with residents' nutritional needs.

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    Lead and schedule kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative working environment.

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    Control kitchen budgets, stock levels, waste management, and ordering.

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    Enforce all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, and regulatory standards.

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Requirements\n
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    Essential: Direct management/head chef experience within a care home or healthcare environment.

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    Food Hygiene Level 3 (preferred) or Level 2 certification.

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    Comprehensive understanding of care sector food guidelines, texture-modified foods, and allergen safety.

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    Strong communication and team management abilities.

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