Head Chef – Care Home

Benefits and Rewards

• Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week
• Rewarding Excellence bonus up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral
• Wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companies
• Free access to medical specialists for second opinion if needed
• Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
• Tax Code Review Service to ensure correct tax code and payment
• Option to join monthly staff lottery nationwide

Experience and Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach with genuine interest in resident well‑being
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
• Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food and good understanding of nutrition
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within homes
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
• Experience working with a front‑of‑house team to ensure high‑standard dining areas
• Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
• Knowledge of modified diets using the IDDSI framework (training provided if new to care)

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and inspire a kitchen and front‑of‑house team, providing development where required
• Develop menus tailored to residents, delivering person‑centred hospitality
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high‑quality, wholesome dishes of the highest standards
• Bake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch
• Assist the front‑of‑house team with dining area set‑up
• Work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control
• Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
• Lead ongoing recruitment and retention efforts
• Manage performance of kitchen and front‑of‑house staff
• Enjoy head‑chef responsibilities without split shifts and long hours, with full autonomy in menu creation and team development
• Participate in the Barchester Chef Academy and support learning across the business
• Benefit from industry‑recognised apprenticeships and further qualifications offered by the internal Learning and Development team

If you are a motivated and dedicated chef ready to be part of something special, apply today!

*Terms & conditions apply.

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