Head Chef – Care Home: Lead, Create Nutritious Menus

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead their culinary team. You'll develop and inspire a team, create nutritious and flavoursome menus tailored to residents' needs, and maintain high standards in kitchen operations. The role offers a better work-life balance without split shifts, along with the opportunity to enroll in the Barchester Chef Academy for further skills development. This is a unique chance to contribute to something special in hospitality and care.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to retail and leisure discounts

Confidential access to counselling services

Internal training and apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Warm approach with a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing.
• Experience motivating and inspiring a culinary team.
• Understanding of modified diets using IDDSI framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team while ensuring high standards.
• Develop menus across various dietary needs.
• Oversee budgeting and stock control for kitchen operations.
• Foster a warm and engaging dining environment.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Experience leading a team

Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with seasonal food

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Head Chef to lead their culinary team. You'll develop and inspire a team, create nutritious and flavoursome menus tailored to residents' needs, and maintain high standards in kitchen operations. The role offers a better work-life balance without split shifts, along with the opportunity to enroll in the Barchester Chef Academy for further skills development. This is a unique chance to contribute to something special in hospitality and care.