Head Chef — Lead Fresh Menus with 4/5 Day Week

Barchester Healthcare; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4/5 day week

Bonus up to £500 on inspection

Refer a Friend £500

Discounts & travel

Medical specialists access

Counselling services

Tax code review

Staff lottery

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Head Chef to deliver hotel and restaurant standards across our homes with no split shifts. You will lead a kitchen focused on nutritious, flavoursome, well-balanced menus and take ownership of ongoing team development.

Join our Chef Academy and access learning opportunities, medical specialists, counselling services and staff discounts, with a 4/5 day week and alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Personable, warm approach and focus on resident wellbeing.
• City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
• Experience leading, motivating and inspiring a team.
• Experience with fresh seasonal food and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to create a warm, welcoming environment within our homes.
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising menus.
• Experience with front of house teams to maintain high standards.
• Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH.
• Knowledge of modified diets using IDDSI framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where required.
• Menu development, tailoring around residents for person-centred hospitality.
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality, wholesome dishes.
• Bake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch.
• Assist front of house with setting up dining areas.
• Work within budget, conduct audits and stock control.
• Create a warm, efficient and fun environment.
• Ongoing recruitment and retention.
• Manage performance of kitchen and front of house.

Skills

People management

Team leadership

Menu development

Nutrition knowledge

HACCP/COSHH knowledge

Customer engagement

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Head Chef to deliver hotel and restaurant standards across our homes with no split shifts. You will lead a kitchen focused on nutritious, flavoursome, well-balanced menus and take ownership of ongoing team development.

Join our Chef Academy and access learning opportunities, medical specialists, counselling services and staff discounts, with a 4/5 day week and alternate weekends.