Head Chef - Care Home: Lead Fresh Menus & Team

Barchester Healthcare; Waterlooville; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to retail and leisure discounts

Free access to medical specialists

Confidential counselling and legal services

Monthly staff lottery

Descripción de la vacante

Barchester Healthcare in Waterlooville is seeking a passionate Chef to enhance their culinary team. In this role, you will lead and inspire a team to create high-quality, nutritious dishes while ensuring a warm, welcoming atmosphere for residents.

As a Head Chef, you will manage menu development tailored to individual preferences, oversee kitchen operations, and benefit from ongoing training through the Barchester Chef Academy. This position offers a better work-life balance with set working days across 4 or 5 days a week.

Formación

• Experience in leading and inspiring a kitchen team.
• Hold relevant culinary qualifications and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to create high-quality, nutritious menus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Develop and tailor menus based on resident needs.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization in the dining areas.
• Conduct regular audits and manage kitchen budget.

Conocimientos

Personable and warm approach

Team leading and motivation

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Understanding of nutrition

Confidence in menu development

Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH

Educación

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Barchester Healthcare in Waterlooville is seeking a passionate Chef to enhance their culinary team. In this role, you will lead and inspire a team to create high-quality, nutritious dishes while ensuring a warm, welcoming atmosphere for residents.

As a Head Chef, you will manage menu development tailored to individual preferences, oversee kitchen operations, and benefit from ongoing training through the Barchester Chef Academy. This position offers a better work-life balance with set working days across 4 or 5 days a week.