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 leading, motivat
Main duties of the job As a Head Chef - Care Home at Barchester, you will deliver hotel or restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus while taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development. Barchester is exceptionally proud of its Chef Academy, offering chefs opportunities to learn new techniques and further develop their skills. Through this academy, chefs can share their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. The internal Learning and Development team also offers industry-recognized apprenticeships and further qualifications to chefs and hospitality team members looking to enhance their skills. The role is ideal for a motivated and dedicated chef who values quality, work-life balance, and professional growth. Benefits include working only on weekdays and alternate weekends, financial rewards for 'Good' or 'Outstanding' CQC inspections, and unlimited referrals through the 'Refer a Friend' scheme. Additional support includes access to medical specialists, counselling services, tax code reviews, and various retail and leisure discounts.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned company committed to providing exceptional care services and support to residents in care homes across the UK. As an organization dedicated to quality, Barchester operates with high standards, ensuring that residents receive personalized care in a comfortable environment. The company is known for its emphasis on maintaining an enjoyable work-life balance for its staff, offering structured working hours without the extended shifts common in hospitality. Barchester offers rewarding career opportunities for employees, with initiatives like the Chef Academy and Learning and Development programs designed to nurture talent and promote professional growth. The organization values collaboration and fosters a supportive community among staff members. Barchesters dedication to quality service is reflected in its efforts to ensure staff are well-equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide outstanding care and hospitality. Employees at Barchester are encouraged to be innovative and take ownership of their roles, contributing to the companys success and its reputation as a leader in the care home industry.
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. 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).
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 https://jobs.barchester.com/
PO8 8RX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)