Chef Manager-Darent Valley Hospital£30000 per annum5 days over 7Mainly Mon to Fri - some weekends and eveningsOur ideal Chef Manager will:RequiredGood cooking skillsGood business knowledge of a food service operationStrong communication skills, able to engage and motive othersPrevious supervisory or management experience within a kitchen environmentDesirableNVQ Lvl2/3 in professional cookery or equivalentBasic or Intermediate food hygiene Lvl2/3Could you bring your spark to Healthcare? Here\'s what you need to know before applying for a Chef Manager position with Compass Group UK&I.Your key responsibilities will include:Management of health & safety procedures and standards at all times including adherence to food information regulations and food safety checksManagement of the catering team to ensure all food production, service and financial targets are metManages the menu cycle, food production planning, food purchasing and stock managementManages the team through effective communication & performance managementRecruits, trains & develops the team, supporting the company Apprenticeship programme where applicableManages the cleanliness of the kitchen and food service areaCompletes all bookwork and reporting as requiredPerforms other general tasks as reasonably requestedWe ensure you\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:Contributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesAbout UsPart of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.Job Reference: com/0312/99320016/52701502/SUCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because diversity is our strength