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
Main duties of the job The Head Chef role at Barchester Healthcare in Chichester offers the opportunity for chefs to have a fulfilling career without compromising on work-life balance. This role emphasizes not only culinary excellence but also the importance of leadership, team development, and maintaining high standards in care home hospitality. The head chef is responsible for crafting menus that are both nutritious and personalized to resident preferences. Barchester provides substantial benefits, such as a 'Rewarding Excellence' bonus, retail and leisure discounts, and access to medical and counselling services. The company also promotes continuous professional development through unique opportunities like the Barchester Chef Academy and internal Learning and Development apprenticeships, providing chefs the platform for skill enhancement and career growth. Ideal candidates will have qualifications equivalent to City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ, expertise with fresh, seasonal ingredients, and experience in leading kitchen and front of house teams efficiently.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider, renowned for prioritizing quality and high standards in its operations. The organization aims to create an environment where both staff and residents feel valued and supported. This dedication to excellence is mirrored in the way they manage their care homes, focusing on the wellbeing of residents and the career development of their staff. At Barchester, theres a strong commitment to enhancing skills and fostering growth within their teams. This is evident through the establishment of the Barchester Chef Academy and their Learning and Development initiatives, which are designed to equip staff with industry-recognized qualifications and advanced skills. They provide a nurturing atmosphere aimed at delivering person-centered care and hospitality, and thus, they place a high emphasis on recruiting individuals with the right approach and experience to contribute positively to the community they serve.
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 (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques).
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)