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Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work-life balance and make what you do matter?
Working as a Bank Head Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks. You will have full autonomy over menu development, creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We pride ourselves on delivering person-centred hospitality across all our services and seek warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.
Barchester is one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals nationwide. We are continuously reinvesting and expanding, with several new build homes opening soon. Join the Barchester family. We offer long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who uphold high standards.
We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for.
NEED TO HAVE
* A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
* Experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a team
* A good understanding of nutrition
* Experience working with fresh seasonal food
* The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
* Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
* Good understanding of HACCP
NEED TO DO
* Menu development—tailor menus around residents and ensure person-centred hospitality
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes
* Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment
* Work within budget
* Complete regular audits
* Manage stock control
* Lead, motivate, inspire, and develop a team
* Recruitment and retention
REWARDS PACKAGE
* Work-life balance—working days with alternate weekends
* Free learning and development
* A range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts
* Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards
* Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you are a passionate chef eager to be part of a quality-driven company that celebrates life, Barchester is the place to be.
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