Head Chef - Care Home

NHS; Woking; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Lotus Manor is one of Barchester's newest care homes due to open. 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.

Main duties of the job

The Head Chef will lead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where required. They will be responsible for menu development, tailoring around residents to ensure person-centred hospitality. The Head Chef will work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standards, bake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch, and assist the front of house team with setting up of the dining areas. They will also work within budget, complete regular audits and stock control, and create a warm, efficient and fun environment.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's largest independent care home providers, with over 200 care homes and developments across England, Scotland and Wales. Barchester is committed to providing high-quality care and support to its residents, and the Head Chef role is integral to this, ensuring residents receive exceptional dining experiences.

Job responsibilities

The Head Chef will lead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where required. Responsibilities include:

1. Menu development, tailoring around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitality.
2. Working with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standards.
3. Baking fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratch.
4. Assisting the front of house team with setting up of the dining areas.
5. Working within budget, completing regular audits and stock control.
6. Creating a warm, efficient and fun environment.

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, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need it.

Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services.

Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax.

Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide.

Your Experience and Qualifications

A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.

• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
• Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team.
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition.
• The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes.
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus.
• 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, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.