Dining Experience Specialist

1 month ago


Ferndown, Dorset, United Kingdom Barchester Healthcare Full time

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Dining Experience Specialist to join our team at Barchester Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in the UK. This is a temporary chef role that requires creativity, enthusiasm, and excellent culinary skills.

About the Role:

This position involves working alongside our Head Chef to deliver personalized dining experiences for residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in creating nutritious and high-quality meals using fresh seasonal produce and have a good understanding of nutrition and HACCP.

The successful candidate will assist the Head Chef in planning menus, managing the kitchen, and ensuring that all food is prepared to hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced chef who is passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences and providing a warm and welcoming environment for our residents.

About Us:

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We consistently reinvest and grow, with several new build homes due to open soon.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Create nutritious and flavoursome menus, working with residents to tailor options around their needs
  • Deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks
  • Assist the Head Chef in managing the kitchen in their absence
Requirements:
  • 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 and HACCP
  • The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
Estimated Salary:

£25,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience



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