Head Chef - Care Home

The Head Chef position at Barchester Healthcare is perfect for a qualified and passionate chef who desires a more balanced work-life schedule. The role is based in a care home setting in Brentwood, offering a permanent job with a salary of £19.26 per hour. The job involves creating nutritious menus tailored to residents, working with fresh seasonal foods, and providing leadership and training to the kitchen staff. Additional responsibilities include assisting front-of-house teams, ensuring high-quality meal service, and maintaining budget and stock control. Benefits include bonuses for excellent inspections, referrals schemes, and access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts. The position requires relevant qualifications such as NVQ/SVQ, experience in team leadership, a good understanding of HACCP and COSHH, and a keen interest in the well-being of residents.

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.

We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs.

Our internal Learning and Development team also offer industry recognised apprenticeships and further qualifications to chefs and hospitality team members who are looking to build upon and/or develop their skills.

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

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Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of high-quality care services across the UK. With a strong focus on delivering exceptional care and hospitality, Barchester offers a range of services from residential and nursing care to assisted living and dementia care. The organisation prides itself on maintaining high standards, as evidenced by their commitment to rewarding employees for excellence through bonuses and various recognition schemes. Barchester also invests heavily in the development of its staff, with programs like the Barchester Chef Academy and various industry-recognized apprenticeships. Their dedication to employee well-being and professional growth makes them a sought-after employer in the healthcare sector. Barchester's inclusive environment and focus on person-centered care make it an outstanding choice for qualified professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the industry.

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