Culinary Director

Are you an experienced culinary professional seeking a rewarding opportunity? If you are enthusiastic about high-quality cuisine and wish to work in an environment that prioritizes excellence, Barchester Healthcare is the ideal place for you.

Your Benefits and Rewards

• Work only on weekdays and alternate weekends, across 4 to 5 days a week.
• Receive a 'Rewarding Excellence' bonus, with potential earnings of up to £500* for achieving a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection.
• Unlimited access to our 'Refer a Friend' scheme, allowing you to earn up to £500* for each successful referral.
• Enjoy a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with major brands, supermarkets, and travel companies.
• Free access to medical specialists for second opinions when needed.
• Confidential and complimentary access to counseling and legal services.
• Tax Code Review Service to ensure you are on the correct tax code.
• Option to participate in our monthly staff lottery alongside colleagues nationwide.

Your Experience and Qualifications

• A friendly and approachable demeanor with a genuine commitment to the well-being of residents.
• Hold relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
• Proven experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a culinary team.
• Familiarity with fresh, seasonal ingredients and a solid understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to foster a warm and inviting atmosphere within our establishments.
• Confidence in engaging with residents to create appealing and nutritious menus.
• Experience collaborating with front-of-house teams to maintain high standards in dining areas.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and COSHH regulations.
• Understanding of modified diets using the IDDSI framework (training will be provided for those new to care).

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and inspire your team, focusing on development and skill enhancement.
• Develop menus tailored to residents' preferences, ensuring a person-centered approach to hospitality.
• Utilize fresh ingredients to prepare high-quality, wholesome dishes that meet the highest culinary standards.
• Bake a variety of items from scratch, including cakes, scones, and breads.
• Assist the front-of-house team in preparing dining areas for service.
• Manage budgets, conduct regular audits, and oversee stock control.
• Create a warm, efficient, and enjoyable working environment.
• Oversee ongoing recruitment and retention efforts.
• Manage the performance of both kitchen and front-of-house teams.

As a Culinary Director at Barchester, you will have the opportunity to deliver exceptional standards without the demands of split shifts and extended hours.

Our chefs enjoy full autonomy in crafting nutritious, flavorful, and well-balanced menus while taking ownership of their kitchens and fostering team development.

We take pride in our Barchester Chef Academy, which offers chefs the chance to learn new techniques and enhance their skills while sharing knowledge to support the growth of others across the organization.

This exceptional academy experience is available throughout the year to all our chefs.

Our internal Learning and Development team also provides industry-recognized apprenticeships and further qualifications for chefs and hospitality team members eager to advance their skills.

Interested candidates are encouraged to explore this unique opportunity.

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