Chef - Healthcare Provider

20 hours ago


Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Barchester Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

This role is for a qualified chef to work at Barchester Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in the UK. The chef will have the opportunity to work with fresh seasonal food and deliver high-quality meals to residents, while enjoying a better work-life balance compared to traditional chef roles.

Main Responsibilities
  • Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus, while working closely with residents to tailor the menus to their preferences.
  • Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, working within budget, and leading and motivating a team.
  • Work fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards.
  • Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment within the home.
  • Work within budget and complete regular audits.
  • Manage stock control and assist in leading and motivating a team.
About Us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The company is consistently reinvesting and growing, with several new build homes expected to open and join the Barchester family. Barchester is also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for.

Person Specification
  • A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
  • Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
  • Experience in helping lead and inspire a team.
  • A good understanding of nutrition.
  • Experience of working with fresh seasonal food.
  • The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home.
  • A good understanding of HACCP.


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