Executive Chef

2 days ago


Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom Barchester Healthcare Full time

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, delivering hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks? As an Executive Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to create nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them.

Barchester is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family.

We pride ourselves on delivering person-centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Our commitment to excellence has earned us accreditation as one of the best companies to work for in the UK.

We require a personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents. You must 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, and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home.

You will be responsible for managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, working fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards, creating a warm, efficient and fun environment, working within budget, completing regular audits, managing stock control, and assisting in leading and motivating a team.

In return, we offer a competitive salary of approximately £32,000 per annum, work-life balance with days and alternate weekends, free learning and development, a range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts, unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme, and the opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.

If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and love to celebrate life, Barchester Healthcare is the place to be.


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