Head Chef - Care Home
- NHS
- Part Time
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- 40000.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be! Your Benefits and Rewards Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companies Free access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need it Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide Your Experience and Qualifications A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/...
Main duties of the job
Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be! Your Benefits and Rewards include working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week, 'Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection, unlimited access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral, access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companies, free access to medical specialists, and confidential and free access to counselling and legal services. You also get the Tax Code Review Service to check your tax code and can join our monthly staff lottery. Your Experience and Qualifications should include a warm approach, City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, leading and inspiring a team, and experience with fresh food and nutrition. You should also understand HACCP and COSHH, and be knowledgeable about modified diets using the IDDSI framework.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care in the UK, offering residential and nursing care personalised to the individual needs of its residents. Barchester operates over 200 care homes and hospitals across the UK, maintaining a long-standing commitment to delivering excellent standards of care. At Barchester, the approach is deeply person-centered, ensuring that every individuals requirements are respected and valued. The company invests in its staff through various career development opportunities and industry-leading training programs. As a company that champions high standards and quality, Barchester places a strong focus on creating warm and welcoming environments for everyone, including residents, staff, and visitors. This commitment to quality care and staff development makes Barchester an employer of choice within the healthcare sector, providing rewarding roles for those passionate about making a difference. Barchester Healthcares dedication to innovation and excellence continues to drive its mission of setting the standard in the healthcare sector.
Job responsibilities
Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be!
Your Benefits and Rewards
Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week
Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral
Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companies
Free access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need it
Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax
Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide
Your Experience and 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)
Your Role and 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
As a Head Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development.
We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs.
Our internal Learning and Development team also offer industry recognised apprenticeships and further qualifications to chefs and hospitality team members who are looking to build upon and/or develop their skills.
Interested? If you are a motivated and dedicated chef who is ready to be part of something special, apply today!
*Terms & conditions apply
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team, experience with fresh seasonal food and a good understanding of nutrition, confidence engaging with residents, and knowledge of HACCP and COSHH.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Shoreham by Sea
BN43 6LT
United Kingdom
