Overview

Job summary: This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and qualified Head Chef to join Barchester Healthcare, a leading provider of residential care homes in the UK. As the Head Chef, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours, with full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus for the residents.Job responsibilities

Lead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where requiredMenu development, tailoring around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitalityWork with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standardsBake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratchAssist the front of house team with setting up the dining areasWork within budget, complete regular audits and stock controlCreate a warm, efficient and fun environmentOngoing recruitment and retentionManaging the performance of the kitchen team and front of houseYour Benefits and Rewards

Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a weekRewarding Excellence bonus up to £500 for Good or Outstanding CQC inspectionUnlimited access to Refer a Friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referralDiscounts with major brands, supermarkets and travel companiesFree access to medical specialists for second opinionsConfidential and free access to counselling and legal servicesTax Code Review Service to check your tax codeOption to join the monthly staff lotteryYour Experience and Qualifications

A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residentsCity and Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualificationExperience in leading, motivating and inspiring a teamExperience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutritionAbility to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homesConfidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menusExperience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standardGood understanding of HACCP and COSHHKnowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI frameworkYour Role and Responsibilities

Lead, motivate and inspire a team, develop and upskill where requiredMenu development, tailoring around residents to ensure we deliver person-centred hospitalityWork with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standardsBake fresh cakes, scones and breads from scratchAssist the front of house team with setting up the dining areasWork within budget, complete regular audits and stock controlCreate a warm, efficient and fun environmentOngoing recruitment and retentionManaging the performance of the kitchen team and front of houseBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential care homes in the UK, driven by quality and high standards. They are committed to providing their residents with exceptional care and support, and their chefs play a crucial role in delivering this.Details

Date posted: 27 August 2025Pay scheme: OtherSalary: £19.50 an hourContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-time, Part-timeReference number: 1370335883Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Taunton, TA1 5HFDisclosure and background checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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