Chef - BankNHS
Job summary
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 in the UK.
Main duties of the job
Are you a qualified chef interested in working with fresh seasonal food, while improving your work-life balance? At Barchester, you'll work with the Head Chef to create nutritious, flavoursome, and balanced menus, tailoring them to the preferences of residents. This part-time role offers flexible and casual working hours, allowing you to achieve hotel and restaurant standards without split shifts or long weeks. Barchester prides itself on delivering person-centred hospitality and seeks chefs who are warm, motivated, and passionate about quality. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, Barchester operates over 260 homes and hospitals and continues to grow through reinvestment and expansion. We offer extensive career growth opportunities for chefs committed to excellence. Barchester is unique in being the only UK healthcare provider accredited as one of the best companies to work for.
Job description
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
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, known for its commitment to quality and growth. With over 260 homes and hospitals operating across the UK, Barchester consistently reinvests in its services and facilities, further expanding its footprint with several new build homes joining the portfolio. The organization focuses on delivering exceptional person-centred hospitality across all its services, led by a team of warm, motivated, and passionate staff. Barchester offers career growth opportunities, particularly for those who take pride in maintaining high standards of quality in their work. The company is distinct in being recognised as the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for, highlighting its dedication to employee satisfaction and development.