This is a Head Chef role at a care home operated by Barchester Healthcare. The job involves leading and managing a team of chefs, developing nutritious and appetizing menus, and ensuring a high-quality dining experience for the residents. The role offers a better work-life balance with set working days and weekends, as well as a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development.
Main duties of the job
As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of chefs, developing menus that cater to the dietary needs and preferences of the residents, and ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and presentation. You will work closely with the front-of-house team to create a warm and welcoming dining environment. The role also involves managing the kitchen budget, completing regular audits, and overseeing the recruitment and retention of the kitchen staff. 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. 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. 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 and healthcare services in the UK. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a supportive and enriching environment for its residents. Barchester Healthcare invests heavily in the development and training of its staff, offering a range of opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Interested? If you are a motivated and dedicated chef who is ready to be part of something special, apply today!
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As the Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of chefs, developing menus that cater to the dietary needs and preferences of the residents, and ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and presentation. You will work closely with the front-of-house team to create a warm and welcoming dining environment. The role also involves managing the kitchen budget, completing regular audits, and overseeing the recruitment and retention of the kitchen staff. 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. 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. 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 and healthcare services in the UK. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a supportive and enriching environment for its residents. Barchester Healthcare invests heavily in the development and training of its staff, offering a range of opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Interested? If you are a motivated and dedicated chef who is ready to be part of something special, apply today!
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