Base pay range
This range is provided by Barchester Healthcare. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Overview
As a Head Chef at Barchester, you will have the opportunity to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts or long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, while also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development. We are proud of our Barchester Chef Academy and our internal Learning and Development team offering apprenticeships and qualifications to chefs and hospitality team members.
Interested? If you are a motivated and dedicated chef who is ready to be part of something special, apply today!
Your Benefits And Rewards
* Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week
* Rewarding Excellence bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
* Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral
* Access to a range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companies
* Free access to medical specialists for a second opinion if needed
* Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
* Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax
* Option to join our monthly staff lottery with colleagues nationwide
Your Experience And Qualifications
* A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
* Experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a team
* Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition
* The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes
* Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
* Experience working with a front-of-house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard
* Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
* Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (training provided if new to care)
Your Role And Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and inspire a team, and develop and upskill where required
* Menu development tailored to residents to deliver person-centred hospitality
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes cooked to high standards
* Bake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch
* Assist the front of house team with setting up dining areas
* Work within budget, complete regular audits and manage stock control
* Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
* Ongoing recruitment and retention
* Manage the performance of the kitchen team and front of house
Terms & conditions apply.
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