Head Chef – Care Home: Lead, Create Nutritious Menus

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

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in Skipton is seeking a dedicated Chef to lead their kitchen team. The role focuses on creating nutritious, high-quality dishes tailored to residents' needs while fostering a warm environment. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in motivating a team, menu development, and understanding nutrition. Joining offers unique opportunities for personal development through the Barchester Chef Academy, without the demands of split shifts.

Benefits

Rewarding Excellence bonus

Refer a Friend scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Access to medical specialists

Confidential counselling services

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and motivating a kitchen team.
• Ability to create appetising and nutritious menus.
• Understanding of modified diets using IDDSI framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team, ensuring high standards.
• Develop menus tailored around residents' needs.
• Assist front of house with dining area setup.

Skills

Warm approach and interest in resident wellbeing

Team leadership and motivation

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH

Menu creation skills

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

A reputable healthcare provider in Skipton is seeking a dedicated Chef to lead their kitchen team. The role focuses on creating nutritious, high-quality dishes tailored to residents' needs while fostering a warm environment. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in motivating a team, menu development, and understanding nutrition. Joining offers unique opportunities for personal development through the Barchester Chef Academy, without the demands of split shifts.