Kitchen Leader

About Us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with a reputation for delivering high-quality care and services to our residents. As a Kitchen Leader at Barchester, you will be part of a dynamic team that is passionate about providing excellent hospitality experiences.

Job Description
Your primary responsibility will be to assist the Head Chef in creating and implementing menus that meet the dietary needs of our residents. You will work closely with the kitchen team to ensure that all meals are prepared to the highest standards, using only the freshest ingredients. In addition to menu planning and preparation, you will also be responsible for managing the kitchen inventory, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Requirements
To succeed as a Kitchen Leader, you will need:

- 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
- Good understanding of HACCP

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, preparing meals, and maintaining accurate records. You will also be responsible for leading and motivating the kitchen team, ensuring that they are equipped to provide excellent service to our residents.

Benefits
We offer a competitive salary of £38,000-£48,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits such as work-life balance, free learning and development, and a range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts. We also offer opportunities for career growth and development, and we are proud to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK.

Estimated Salary: £38,000 - £48,000 per annum.

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