DISCOVER YOUR CAREER AT BARCHESTER

Careers in Hospitality

We know you bring a blend of passion and character to your role. Your pride shines through in the service that you provide. A flair for all things food, a thorough understanding of nutrition, commitment to supporting a hard-working kitchen, being a cog in the hospitality machine and serving up quality every single time.

This is your chance to make a difference every day.
This is a career in hospitality with Barchester Healthcare.

Our hospitality teams throughout each of our homes and hospitals work hard to provide the highest-quality nourishment to our residents and patients. There are endless opportunities to flourish in your career with us, with training and development available at all levels. Hospitality certified qualifications are an option, right through to leadership courses.

Head Chef
In this role, you will meet with residents, patients and their loved ones to create bespoke, tailored menus and food choices to meet both their needs and their likes. It is your job to lead the hospitality team in a home or hospital and ensure each member is delivering a first-class service. You will have the opportunity to join the Barchester Chef Academy to enhance your skills and becoming a Peripatetic Chef to support across the entire division is also possible.

2nd Chef
Our 2nd Chefs are trained on all Barchester policies, procedures and standards. In this role you will oversee hospitality service, food safety, budgeting, stock ordering, food preparation, cooking and food presentation. A rounded and pivotal role within our hospitality teams.

Kitchen Assistant
You will assist the Chef on duty. General hygiene duties will be a key part of your role to ensure our function complies with Environmental Health. You will maintain Barchester standards, policies and procedures at all times. During your 3 month induction plan, you will be trained on other general duties including sandwich prep, vegetable prep and food presentation. Progression opportunities are available if you wish to develop your skills.

Hostess/Host
Fully trained by the Divisional Hospitality Team, you will deliver an excellent hospitality service to residents and patients. This includes the presentation of our café bars, home events through Life Enrichment, delivery of room service and dining service. You will be offered the opportunity to progress and learn new skills.

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BENEFITS AND REWARDS

We recognise that you and your role is pivotal in shaping the future of our organisation. That’s why in return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package. Take a look at how we’re committed to rewarding your amazing work and commitment when you join us.

ABOUT BARCHESTER

We’re proud to have over 240 care homes and six independent hospitals nationwide, that continually meet and exceed all relevant regulatory compliance standards. Join one of our fantastic teams and you’ll make sure our residents and patients get the outstanding quality of care, support, services and facilities they deserve.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We recognise and celebrate difference and pride ourselves on creating an inclusive environment for all. Whoever you are, we want you to be yourself, always. This enables greater diversity across the entire organisation for the benefit of our workforce and also the people we celebrate life with in our homes and hospitals. Barchester is proud to be an equal opportunities organisation.