Job Description

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join Barchester Healthcare, a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and inspiring a team, creating nutritious and delicious meals for the residents, and ensuring a warm and welcoming dining experience.Main duties of the jobAs the Head Chef at Barchester's care home in Lymm, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. You will have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, while also taking ownership of your kitchen and the ongoing development of your team. The role offers a great work-life balance, with working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week. You will also be eligible for a range of benefits, including financial rewards for good or outstanding CQC inspections, a refer-a-friend scheme, and access to various discounts and support services.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are driven by a commitment to quality and high standards, and they aim to create a warm and welcoming environment for both residents and staff.Date posted28 April 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryxc2xa328,334.47 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1290303965Job locationsBarchester HealthcareLymmWA13 0PZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre 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! Catering for 28 residents, the successful Head Chef will work with fresh seasonal food, work days only and alternate weekends.Your Benefits and RewardsWorking days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a weekRewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to xc2xa3500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspectionUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to xc2xa3500* per referralAccess to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companiesFree access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need itConfidential and free access to counselling and legal servicesTax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of taxOption to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwideYour Experience and QualificationsA personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residentsHold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentExperience in leading, motivating and inspiring a teamExperience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutritionThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homesConfidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menusExperience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standardGood understanding of HACCP and COSHHKnowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques)Your Role and ResponsibilitiesLead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where requiredMenu development, tailoring around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitalityWork with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked of the highest standardsBake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratchAssist the front of house team with setting up of the dining areasWork within budget, complete regular audits and stock controlCreate a warm, efficient and fun environmentOngoing recruitment and retentionManaging the performance of the kitchen team and front of houseAs 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 apply3231 #TJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre 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! Catering for 28 residents, the successful Head Chef will work with fresh seasonal food, work days only and alternate weekends.Your Benefits and RewardsWorking days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a weekRewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to xc2xa3500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspectionUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to xc2xa3500* per referralAccess to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companiesFree access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need itConfidential and free access to counselling and legal servicesTax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of taxOption to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwideYour Experience and QualificationsA personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residentsHold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentExperience in leading, motivating and inspiring a teamExperience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutritionThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homesConfidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menusExperience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standardGood understanding of HACCP and COSHHKnowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques)Your Role and ResponsibilitiesLead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where requiredMenu development, tailoring around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitalityWork with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked of the highest standardsBake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratchAssist the front of house team with setting up of the dining areasWork within budget, complete regular audits and stock controlCreate a warm, efficient and fun environmentOngoing recruitment and retentionManaging the performance of the kitchen team and front of houseAs 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 apply3231 #TJPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• You should hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, and have experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a team. You should also have experience working with fresh, seasonal food and a good understanding of nutrition. Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH, and the IDDSI framework for modified diets is also required.

• You should hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, and have experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a team. You should also have experience working with fresh, seasonal food and a good understanding of nutrition. Knowledge of HACCP, COSHH, and the IDDSI framework for modified diets is also required.

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