Chef - Bank

This role is for a qualified chef seeking to work with fresh seasonal food, aiming for a better work-life balance while making a meaningful impact. As a Bank Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you'll work in a casual, part-time capacity, delivering high-standard cuisine without the demands of split shifts and lengthy weeks. The position involves assisting the Head Chef in crafting nutritious and delightful menus tailored to residents' preferences. Barchester is a top UK healthcare provider with over 260 facilities nationwide, offering long-term career development opportunities for ambitious chefs. Candidates must possess a personable demeanor, a genuine interest in residents' well-being, and relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent. Experience with fresh seasonal food, team leadership, nutrition knowledge, and HACCP understanding are essential. Responsibilities include kitchen management in the Head Chefs absence, budget adherence, and team motivation. Benefits include work-life balance, professional development, and various discounts.

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter?

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.

Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards.

We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work.

NEED TO HAVE

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 Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP

NEED TO DO

Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team

REWARDS PACKAGE

Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

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

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Barchester Healthcare is renowned as one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, managing over 260 care homes and hospitals across the nation. The company prides itself on delivering person-centred hospitality services and high-quality care. Barchester continually invests in new facilities, ensuring growth and expansion opportunities within the company. It offers an inclusive work environment that encourages the professional development and long-term career advancement of its staff. Barchester Healthcare is committed to high standards and is the only healthcare provider in the UK recognized as one of the best companies to work for, reflecting its dedication to employee satisfaction and quality service delivery. By fostering a warm, welcoming work culture and emphasizing continuous learning and improvement, Barchester stands out as a top choice for healthcare professionals looking to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives.

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