Passionate and qualified Chefs sought for better work life balance at Barchester, a company driven by quality and high standards.
Your Benefits and Rewards
* Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week
* £ 500* bonus for Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
* Unlimited access to Refer a Friend scheme, earning up to £ 500* per referral
* Wide range of 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 tax code and level of tax
* Option to join monthly staff lottery
Your Experience and Qualifications
* Personable and warm approach with genuine interest in residents' wellbeing
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
* Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team
* Experience of working with fresh seasonal food and good understanding of nutrition
* Ability to create warm and welcoming environment
* Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
* Experience working with front of house team to ensure high standard
* Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
* Knowledge around modified diets using IDDSI framework
Your Role and Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where required
* Menu development, tailoring around residents to ensure person-centred hospitality
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes
* Bake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch
* Assist front of house team with setting up of dining areas
* Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control
* Create 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 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.
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.