Head Chef

Head Chef focuses on working as a second chef at barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks.

What the role involves

• Working as a Second Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks.
• Assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them.
• Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do.
• Managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards.

Skills and requirements

• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food.

Confirmed role details

• Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection.

Candidate fit

• We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.
• A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
• The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home.

Additional role context

• Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme.
• As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK.
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.