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 gen
Main duties of the job This Head Chef position at Barchester Healthcare offers a fulfilling opportunity for a passionate and qualified chef seeking enhanced work-life balance. With a focus on high-quality service and standards, Barchester provides a nurturing environment where chefs can excel. The role provides several benefits and rewards, including working days across four or five days a week with alternate weekends off. The company offers a 'Rewarding Excellence' bonus of up to £500 for high CQC inspection ratings and a lucrative 'Refer a Friend' scheme. Additional perks include discounts with major retailers, access to medical professionals, and confidential counselling services. Chefs will benefit from a comprehensive internal development program through the Barchester Chef Academy, fostering both personal growth and education. The role entails overseeing menu development with fresh, seasonal produce, baking, and collaboration with the front of house team to ensure a high-quality dining experience for residents. Successful candidates must demonstrate experience in team leadership, a sound understanding of HACCP and COSHH, as well as a strong commitment to resident welfare and culinary excellence.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leader in providing high-quality care and support across numerous care homes throughout the UK. The organisation prides itself on its commitment to creating a supportive and nurturing environment not just for its residents, but also for its staff. As part of Barchester Healthcare, employees have access to premier training and development opportunities, ensuring they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to deliver exceptional service. The Barchester Chef Academy is a testament to the company's dedication to excellence in hospitality, offering chefs and other team members the chance to refine their techniques and expand their culinary expertise. With a strong focus on creating a home-like atmosphere for its residents, Barchester's facilities are designed to be welcoming and capable of providing personalized care options. For chefs, this means having the creative freedom to design and prepare dishes that not only meet dietary needs but also delight the residents' palates.
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
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. Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus. Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH. Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework.
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
Epsom
KT17 4QB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)