Chef - Bank

This temporary, flexible position at Barchester Healthcare offers qualified chefs a work-life balance while working with fresh seasonal food. The role involves creating personalized, nutritious menus for residents, achieving hotel-level standards without long shifts. Barchester, a leading UK healthcare provider with over 260 facilities, offers career growth opportunities for chefs focused on high standards. Responsibilities include managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, controlling stock, maintaining budgetary guidelines, and conducting regular audits. Benefits include learning opportunities, discounts, and rewards for talent. The environment is supportive and motivated around quality service.

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

2003

Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of senior living and healthcare with over 260 homes and hospitals across the UK. Known for its commitment to quality care and hospitality, Barchester offers a wide range of services, from residential and nursing care to assisted living and specialist dementia units. Staff at Barchester are driven by a passion for quality and providing person-centered care. The organisation invests continuously in its facilities and staff, boasting an environment that supports growth, innovation, and the well-being of its residents. Barchester is recognized for its supportive work culture and development opportunities.

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