Head Chef - Care Home: Fresh, Nutritious Menus

Barchester-Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to training and development

Bonus for good CQC inspection

Refer a Friend scheme bonuses

Job summary

<p>Barchester-Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead its culinary team. You will develop and create tasty, nutritious meals tailored for residents while maintaining the highest kitchen standards.</p><p>Applicants should possess relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ and have experience in a leadership role. This position offers the freedom to innovate in menu design without the burden of split shifts or lengthy hours.</p><p>Join our Barchester Chef Academy for further learning opportunities!</p>

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and motivating a kitchen team.
• Ability to create well-balanced and nutritious menus.
• Experience in handling fresh seasonal food.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a culinary team to deliver high hospitality standards.
• Develop and create menus tailored to the residents' needs.
• Bake fresh goods from scratch to a high standard.
• Manage kitchen performance and recruitment effectively.

Skills

Personable approach

Team leadership

Understanding of nutrition

HACCP knowledge

Menu creation

Front of house collaboration

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester-Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Head Chef to lead its culinary team. You will develop and create tasty, nutritious meals tailored for residents while maintaining the highest kitchen standards.

Applicants should possess relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ and have experience in a leadership role. This position offers the freedom to innovate in menu design without the burden of split shifts or lengthy hours.

Join our Barchester Chef Academy for further learning opportunities!