Join Barchester's newest care home, Lotus Manor, as a passionate and qualified Chef seeking a better work-life balance. Deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long hours.
Your Benefits and Rewards
* Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week
* "Rewarding Excellence" bonus 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 retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets, and travel companies
* Free access to medical specialists, counselling, and legal services
* Tax Code Review Service to check your tax code
* Option to join our monthly staff lottery
Your Experience and Qualifications
* A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
* Experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a team
* Experience working with fresh seasonal food and nutrition
* Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment
* Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising menus
* Experience working with a front of house team
* Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
* Knowledge of modified diets using the IDDSI framework
Your Role and Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate, and inspire a team, develop and upskill where required
* Menu development, tailoring around residents' needs
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality dishes
* Bake fresh cakes, scones, and breads from scratch
* Assist the front of house team with setting up dining areas
* Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control
* Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment
* Ongoing recruitment and retention
* Manage the performance of the kitchen team and front of house
Our Barchester Chef Academy offers chefs the opportunity to learn new techniques, develop their skills, and share their knowledge to support others. We also offer industry-recognised apprenticeships and further qualifications through our internal Learning and Development team.
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