About this role
Job summary Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be! We have a Regional Bank Chef opportunity to support our care homes in and around the region. Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will also have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development. 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 and high standards. 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 and 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. Your Benefits and Rewards Work life balance - working days only Flexible hours and shifts Bank encampments of 12.07% Free learning and development Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Tax Code Review Service ...
Main duties of the job The role is for a Regional Bank Chef at Barchester Healthcare, focused on supporting care homes in the Bourne area. The position is a temporary one, offering £17.50 per hour, where the successful candidate will benefit from a better work-life balance by working only during the day, with flexible hours and various locations. The job invites passionate, qualified chefs who aim to deliver high-quality and nutrition-rich menus while exemplifying a person-centered hospitality approach. Barchester is a UK-leading healthcare provider, known for its commitment to high standards and quality. The company administers 260 homes and hospitals nationwide, ensures growth through continuous reinvestment, and provides opportunities for long-term career advancement. Additional perks include learning, development, and an elevated platform to showcase talents, along with a variety of financial and personal incentives, such as a bank encashment rate of 12.07%, tax code review services, and a chance to join the staff lottery.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a distinguished healthcare provider, operating over 260 homes and hospitals across the UK. The organization is reputed for its commitment to delivering quality health and social care services. Barchester is intrinsically driven by values that prioritize high standards, individual-centered support, and hospitality across their array of services. They aim at not just providing care services but enhancing the quality of life of their residents. Apart from delivering care services, Barchester invests greatly in the development of its team of chefs, allowing them autonomy over menu creation with a focus on nutritious, well-balanced meals. This focus ensures the improvement of residents' overall well-being. The enterprise continually grows through reinvestment, ensuring new facilities are added to their family of homes, which reflects their positioning as a cornerstone in the healthcare industry. Chefs benefit from career growth opportunities within the organization, indicative ...
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? If you are keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and high standards, Barchester is the place to be!
We have a Regional Bank Chef opportunity to support our care homes in and around the region.
Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will also have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development.
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 and high standards.
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 and 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.
Your Benefits and Rewards
Work life balance - working days only
Flexible hours and shifts
Bank encampments of 12.07%
Free learning and development
Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards
Tax Code Review Service to check you're on the right code and paying the right level of tax
Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide
Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend' scheme, earning up to £500* per referral
Great opportunityto internally apply for permanent positions across all Barchester homes
Your Experience and Qualifications
A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition
The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes
Confidence engaging with residents
Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard
Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques)
We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, whilst also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs.
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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents. Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent. Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition. The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes. Confidence engaging with residents. Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard. Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH. Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Bourne
PE10 9UQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)