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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
* 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 wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets, and travel companies
* Free access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if needed
* Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
* Tax Code Review Service to ensure you're on the right code and paying the correct tax level
* Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside colleagues nationwide
Your Experience And Qualifications
* 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
* Experience 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 restaurant is set up to a high standard
* Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
* Knowledge of modified diets using the IDDSI framework (training provided if new to care)
Your Role And Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate, and inspire a team; develop and upskill where needed
* Menu development tailored to residents to ensure person-centred hospitality
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality, 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, perform regular audits, and manage stock control
* Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment
* Ongoing recruitment and retention
* Manage the performance of the 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. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, while taking ownership of their kitchen and team development.
We pride ourselves on 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 chefs.
Our internal Learning and Development team also offers industry-recognised apprenticeships and further qualifications for those looking to advance their careers.
If you are a motivated and dedicated chef ready to be part of something special, apply today!
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