Job summary This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join Barchester, a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. The role offers a great work-life balance, with set working days and weekends, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. As the Head Chef, you will have the autonomy to create nutritious and delicious menus, while leading and developing a skilled kitchen team. This is a chance to work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art kitchen and contribute to delivering exceptional hospitality standards for the residents. Main duties of the job The Head Chef role at Iverley Court Care Home involves leading and inspiring a team of kitchen staff, developing mouth-watering seasonal menus, and ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and presentation. You will have the freedom to be creative with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, while also catering to the dietary needs of the residents. The role offers a great work-life balance, with no split shifts or long hours, and opportunities for professional development through the Barchester Chef Academy. About us Barchester is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional hospitality and personalised care to residents. The company is committed to investing in its employees, offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing training and development opportunities. Date posted 13 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £35,555 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1240396153 Job locations https://jobs.barchester.com/ Stourbridge DY8 2TA Job description Job responsibilities Iverley Court is one of Barchester's newest care homes to open. Fantastic brand new kitchen, equipment and much more. 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 Terms & conditions apply 3231 TJ Job description Job responsibilities Iverley Court is one of Barchester's newest care homes to open. Fantastic brand new kitchen, equipment and much more. 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 Terms & conditions apply 3231 TJ Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need to hold a relevant culinary qualification, such as City & Guilds, NVQ, or SVQ, as well as experience in leading and motivating a kitchen team. A good understanding of HACCP, COSHH, and modified diets using the IDDSI framework is also required. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating delicious, nutritious meals and a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the residents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need to hold a relevant culinary qualification, such as City & Guilds, NVQ, or SVQ, as well as experience in leading and motivating a kitchen team. A good understanding of HACCP, COSHH, and modified diets using the IDDSI framework is also required. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating delicious, nutritious meals and a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the residents. 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/ Stourbridge DY8 2TA Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)