This Head Chef post runs the kitchen of a Barchester Healthcare care home, leading the kitchen team and working alongside front-of-house staff. The core work is resident-focused menus, fresh cooking and baking from scratch, plus budgets and stock control. Working days and alternate weekends over four or five days a week, without split shifts, set it apart. A City & Guilds, NVQ or SVQ is required, though staff new to care get training in modified diets.
What the job involves
- Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
- Manage the performance of the kitchen and front-of-house teams
- Develop menus tailored to residents, delivering person-centred hospitality
- Cook high-quality, wholesome dishes from fresh produce to the highest standards
- Bake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch
- Assist the front-of-house team with setting up dining areas
- Work within budget, complete regular audits and manage stock control
- Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
- Carry out ongoing recruitment and retention
Qualifications
- City & Guilds, NVQ, SVQ or equivalent
Experience
- Leading, motivating and inspiring a team
- Working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition
- Working with a front-of-house team to set up restaurant areas to a high standard
Skills & knowledge
- Personable, warm approach with a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing
- Creating a warm and welcoming environment in the homes
- Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising, nutritious menus
- Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
- Knowledge of modified diets using the IDDSI framework (training given if new to care)
What's offered
- Working days and alternate weekends only
- Bonus of up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
- Refer a Friend scheme paying up to £500 per referral
- Retail and leisure discounts and an optional monthly staff lottery
- Free access to medical specialists for a second opinion
- Free confidential counselling and legal services
- Tax code review service
- Chef Academy, apprenticeships and further qualifications
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
