Chef - Bank

This role is for a qualified chef who seeks to create fresh seasonal food while achieving a work-life balance. As a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will work part-time in a flexible capacity, assisting the Head Chef in crafting nutritious and balanced menus. The position allows the delivery of hotel/restaurant quality without dealing with split shifts and lengthy work weeks. The role involves working directly with residents to tailor menus, managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, and overseeing stock control and audits. The chef must be personable and demonstrate a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing. The role also necessitates understanding nutrition, working with fresh produce, and maintaining high-quality standards in cooking and budget management. This position offers a range of benefits including learning opportunities, discounts, and the chance to participate in Barchester Hospitality Awards.

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 one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating more than 260 homes and hospitals nationwide. The company is dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred care and aims to treat everyonewhether it be residents, patients, or employeeswith dignity and respect. Barchester emphasizes continuous growth and investment, with plans to expand by constructing new facilities. They are recognized for offering long-term career development opportunities for ambitious individuals who are committed to delivering exceptional standards of care. Barchester is the only healthcare provider in the UK to have been accredited as one of the best companies to work for, highlighting their commitment to providing supportive and fulfilling workplace environments. The company values are built around quality, directed by passionate leaders who focus on the welfare of both employees and residents alike.

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