This is a great opportunity for a passionate and qualified Head Chef to join Barchester Healthcare, a leading provider of care homes in the UK. The role offers a better work-life balance with working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week. You will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours, while also taking ownership of the kitchen and ongoing team development.
Main duties of the job
As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading, motivating and inspiring a team to create a warm, efficient and fun environment. You will have the autonomy to develop nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus, while also working with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes. Additionally, you will assist the front-of-house team with setting up the dining areas and work within budget, completing regular audits and stock control. The role also involves ongoing recruitment and retention, as well as managing the performance of the kitchen team and front-of-house.
Job 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 to 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.
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).
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, driven by quality and high standards. They offer a range of benefits and rewards.
Interested? If you are a motivated and dedicated chef who is ready to be part of something special, apply today!
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