Head Chef: Lead Fresh Kitchen with Academy Growth

Barchester Healthcare; Wallingford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rewarding Excellence bonus up to £500

Refer a Friend £500 referral

Retail and leisure discounts

Free access to medical specialists

Counselling and legal services

Tax Code Review Service

Monthly staff lottery

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dedicated kitchen and front-of-house team within our care homes. You will develop menus that are appetising, nutritious and resident-centred, using fresh seasonal produce and maintaining high standards of hygiene and cost control.

You will inspire and coach staff, collaborate with front-of-house teams, and drive ongoing recruitment and development. Join our Academy-inspired culture to grow your skills and contribute to exceptional dining

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

Personable approach

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ

Leadership experience

Fresh seasonal food

Welcoming environment

Menu development

Front of house collaboration

HACCP COSHH

IDDSI diets

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dedicated kitchen and front-of-house team within our care homes. You will develop menus that are appetising, nutritious and resident-centred, using fresh seasonal produce and maintaining high standards of hygiene and cost control.

You will inspire and coach staff, collaborate with front-of-house teams, and drive ongoing recruitment and development. Join our Academy-inspired culture to grow your skills and contribute to exceptional dining