Head Chef – Care Home | Balanced Hours, Lead Kitchen

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Fontwell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Fontwell is seeking a Head Chef to lead a motivated kitchen team. You'll be responsible for crafting nutritious and appetising menus while ensuring a warm dining experience for residents. This role offers a better work-life balance with only 4/5 working days a week, along with significant rewards for excellence. If you're passionate about quality and high standards in food service, apply to become an integral part of our team.

Benefits

Working days and alternate weekends only

Rewarding Excellence bonus up to £500

Unlimited access to retail and leisure discounts

Free access to medical specialists

Confidential counselling and legal services

Tax Code Review Service

Monthly staff lottery participation

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach focused on resident wellbeing.
• Experience in chef roles, leading a front of house team.
• Confidence in menu creation and high standard food service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire kitchen team for high-quality dishes.
• Develop menus based on resident preferences.
• Assist front of house in creating welcoming dining experiences.

Skills

Leading and motivating a team

Working with fresh seasonal food

Creating appetising and nutritious menus

Understanding of HACCP and COSHH

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

A leading care provider in Fontwell is seeking a Head Chef to lead a motivated kitchen team. You'll be responsible for crafting nutritious and appetising menus while ensuring a warm dining experience for residents. This role offers a better work-life balance with only 4/5 working days a week, along with significant rewards for excellence. If you're passionate about quality and high standards in food service, apply to become an integral part of our team.