Head Chef: Flexible Hours, Growth & Academy Access

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding Excellence bonus (up to £500

Refer a Friend scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Medical specialists access

Counselling and legal services

Tax Code Review Service

Monthly staff lottery

Job summary

Barchester is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen in delivering hotel/restaurant standards within our care homes. You will manage a team, develop menus around residents, and ensure nutritionally balanced, flavourful dishes.

You'll cook with fresh seasonal produce, train staff through the Barchester Chef Academy, and maintain HACCP standards. A supportive development environment and nationwide opportunities await.

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)

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 of 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

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Nutrition knowledge

Food safety HACCP

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen in delivering hotel/restaurant standards within our care homes. You will manage a team, develop menus around residents, and ensure nutritionally balanced, flavourful dishes.

You'll cook with fresh seasonal produce, train staff through the Barchester Chef Academy, and maintain HACCP standards. A supportive development environment and nationwide opportunities await.