Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be!
Your Benefits and Rewards
1. Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week
2. 'Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
3. Unlimited access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral
4. Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets, and travel companies
5. Free access to medical specialists for a second opinion if needed
6. Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
7. Tax Code Review Service to ensure you're on the right code and paying the correct level of tax
8. Option to join our monthly staff lottery with colleagues nationwide
Your Experience and Qualifications
1. A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing
2. Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
3. Experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a team
4. Experience working with fresh seasonal food and understanding of nutrition
5. Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes
6. Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
7. Experience working with a front of house team to ensure high standards in the restaurant
8. Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
9. Knowledge of modified diets using the IDDSI framework (training provided if new to care)
Your Role and Responsibilities
1. Lead, motivate, and inspire a team, developing and upskilling where needed
2. Develop menus tailored to residents, delivering person-centred hospitality
3. Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes
4. Bake fresh cakes, scones, and breads from scratch
5. Assist the front of house team with setting up dining areas
6. Manage budgets, conduct regular audits, and control stock
7. Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment
8. Recruitment and retention of staff
9. Manage performance of kitchen and front of house teams
As a Head Chef at Barchester, you will have the opportunity to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long hours. You will have full autonomy to create nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, while taking ownership of your kitchen and team development.
We are proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs can learn new techniques, develop skills, and share knowledge to support growth across the business. This academy runs throughout the year and is open to all our chefs.
Our internal Learning and Development team also offers industry-recognised apprenticeships and qualifications for chefs and hospitality staff looking to enhance their skills.
Interested? If you are a motivated and dedicated chef ready to be part of something special, apply today!
*Terms & conditions apply
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