Passionate and qualified Chef seeking better work life balance? Join Barchester, 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
* £500 referral bonus through Refer a Friend scheme
* Unlimited access to retail and leisure discounts
* Free medical specialists, counselling, and legal services
* Tax Code Review Service and staff lottery
Your Experience and Qualifications
* Personable and warm approach with genuine interest in residents' wellbeing
* City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
* Experience leading, motivating, and inspiring a team
* Experience working with fresh seasonal food and nutrition
* Ability to create warm and welcoming environment
* Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising menus
* Experience working with front of house team
* Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
* Knowledge of modified diets using IDDSI framework
Your Role and Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate, and inspire a team
* Menu development and person-centred hospitality
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality dishes
* Bake fresh cakes, scones, and breads from scratch
* Assist front of house team with setting up dining areas
* Work within budget and complete regular audits
* Create warm, efficient, and fun environment
* Ongoing recruitment and retention
* Manage kitchen team and front of house performance
As a Head Chef at Barchester, you'll deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have autonomy in creating menus and taking ownership of their kitchen and team development.
We're proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, offering chefs new techniques and skills development throughout the year.
Our internal Learning and Development team offers industry recognised apprenticeships and qualifications to chefs and hospitality team members.