Head Chef - Care Home

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Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be! Your Benefits and Rewards Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companies Free access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need it Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide Your Experience and Qualifications A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team Experience of work Main duties of the job

This position is for a Head Chef at Barchester Healthcare. The role is located in Skipton and is a permanent position with a salary of £17.91 per hour. The Head Chef will have the chance to deliver hotel or restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Applicants will need to hold relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent and should have experience in leading a team, working with fresh seasonal food, and engaging with residents. The role offers various benefits, including bonuses for good or outstanding CQC inspections, access to retail and leisure discounts, and access to free medical specialists and counselling services. Chefs will have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus, and there will be opportunities to upskill through Barchester Chef Academy. This academy experience is offered to all chefs and is held throughout the year. Furthermore, the internal Learning and Development team offers industry-recognized apprenticeships and further qualifications. About us

Barchester Healthcare is a provider focused on delivering high quality care and high standards. Known for its commitment to quality, the organisation offers various rewards and has an emphasis on work-life balance. Employees are provided with a range of benefits, including financial rewards for excellent performance in inspections and access to extensive retail and leisure discounts. The organisation also supports its employees with various professional development opportunities. For chefs, the Barchester Chef Academy offers a chance to learn new techniques and further develop skills, contributing to both personal and professional growth. Team members are encouraged to develop through the organisations internal Learning and Development team, which provides industry-recognized apprenticeships and qualifications. Barchester is noted for its supportive environment that promotes employee well-being alongside professional ambition.

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Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be! Your Benefits and Rewards

Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week Rewarding Excellence' bonus where you will be financially rewarded up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets and travel companies Free access to medical specialists, who are on hand for a second opinion if you need it Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide Your Experience and Qualifications

A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent Experience in leading, motivating and inspiring a team Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to