About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Culinary Leader to join our team at Barchester Healthcare. As a Senior Culinary Leader, you will be responsible for delivering hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus
* Work with residents to tailor menus around their needs and preferences
* Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
* Work fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards
* Manage stock control and complete regular audits
* Assist in leading and motivating a team
Requirements
* A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
* Experience in helping lead and inspire a team
* Good understanding of nutrition and HACCP
What We Offer
* Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends
* Free learning and development opportunities
* A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
* Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards
* Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
About Us
Barchester is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several new build homes due to open and join the Barchester family.