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, motivating and inspiring a team Experience of w
Main duties of the job As a Head Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will enjoy a balanced work life, as our chefs typically work 4 or 5 days per week with alternate weekends off. We prioritize high standards and quality, awarding financial bonuses up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection. Additionally, you can earn up to £500 for each successful referral through our Refer a Friend scheme. You'll have access to various retail and leisure discounts, and free access to medical specialists for second opinions. Free counseling and legal services are also available. You will hold relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, and you'll lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional, seasonally fresh, well-balanced, and nutritional meals. You will work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure a high-quality dining setup. Chefs at Barchester have full menu autonomy and partake in the Barchester Chef Academy, learning and sharing knowledge to support growth across the business. We also offer opportunities for apprenticeships and further qualifications to enhance your skill set.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a reputable care organization providing high-quality elder care services across the UK. We aim to offer not just care, but supportive communities where residents can thrive. Our focus on quality and standards is palpable across our services, ensuring the well-being of those we care for. At Barchester, we value our staff and emphasize inclusive growth. We are proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where culinary skills are honed and shared. Our internal Learning and Development team continually supports staff, offering industry-recognized qualifications to all team members, whether they are seeking to expand or refine their skills. This dedication to service excellence ensures we remain leaders in the healthcare sector, driven by quality and high standards across all levels of care. Our chefs enjoy the autonomy to create balanced and nutritious menus, allowing for comprehensive staff and resident benefits while maintaining a balanced work and life ethos.
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, a personable and warm approach, experience in leading and inspiring a team, experience working with fresh seasonal food, confidence engaging with residents, 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)