Location
Barchester Healthcare Southgate

Hours
Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week

Salary
£19.00 per hour

About the Role
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! 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.

You will lead, motivate and inspire a team, developing and upskilling where required. You will be responsible for menu development tailored around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality. Working with fresh produce, you will deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standards, including baking fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch.

In addition, you will assist the front of house team with setting up dining areas, work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control, and create a warm, efficient and fun environment. You will also be involved in ongoing recruitment and retention, managing the performance of the kitchen team and front of house.

We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. Our internal Learning and Development team also offer industry recognised apprenticeships and further qualifications to chefs and hospitality team members looking to build upon or develop their skills.

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

*Terms & conditions apply

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 for a second opinion if needed
Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
Tax Code Review Service to ensure correct tax code and payments
Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside colleagues nationwide

Experience
Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team
Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition
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, training and development will be provided)

About you
A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus
Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes

Qualifications
Hold City & Guilds, NVQ, SVQ or equivalent qualification