About this role
Job summary Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is 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 you need it 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 alongside your 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 lead
Main duties of the job As a Head Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will play a pivotal role in managing the culinary operations within a care home environment. Your responsibilities will include leading and inspiring the kitchen team, developing nutritious and appetizing menus tailored to the preferences of residents, and ensuring the highest culinary standards without the demanding hours of traditional restaurant roles. This position offers a better work-life balance with fixed working days and alternating weekends. You will also have the opportunity to participate in the Barchester Chef Academy, where you can enhance your culinary skills and engage in continuous professional development. Benefits include the rewarding Excellence' bonus, access to retail and leisure discounts, and free medical specialist consultations. The ideal candidate is someone with a passion for high-quality care, holding relevant culinary qualifications, and possessing experience in leading a team, handling fresh produce, and understanding nutritional needs. Barchester provides a supportive environment where you can cultivate your culinary career while making a positive impact on residents' lives.
About us Barchester Healthcare, a renowned name in the healthcare sector, is committed to delivering outstanding care and culinary excellence within its care homes. With a focus on quality and high standards, Barchester has established itself as a leading provider of care services in the UK. The organisation values work-life balance and offers its employees a supportive and rewarding environment. Barchester is proud of its innovative Chef Academy, which provides chefs with the opportunity to refine their skills and share knowledge with colleagues. This dedication to learning and development extends across all levels of the organisation, ensuring a culture of continuous improvement and excellence. The company also advocates for the well-being of both its residents and staff, providing numerous benefits and rewards to create a satisfying work environment. As part of Barchester, you will become a crucial member of a team that prioritizes compassion and quality in every aspect of care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is 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 you need it
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 alongside your 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 (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques)
Your Role and Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where required
Menu development, tailoring around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality
Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked of the highest standards
Bake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch
Assist the front of house team with setting up of the dining areas
Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control
Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
Ongoing recruitment and retention
Managing the performance of the kitchen team and front of house
As a Head Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development.
We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs.
Our internal Learning and Development team also offer industry recognised apprenticeships and further qualifications to chefs and hospitality team members who are looking to build upon and/or develop their skills.
Interested? If you are a motivated and dedicated chef who is ready to be part of something special, apply today!
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, 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, Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Chichester
PO19 1SG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)