About this role
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.
Main duties of the job As a Bank Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh seasonal food, offering an improved work-life balance by avoiding split shifts and long weeks. You will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards and assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious and balanced menus, working closely with residents to tailor these meals to their preferences. We aim to deliver person-centred hospitality and are looking for warm, motivated, and passionate chefs driven by quality. The role is casual and part-time, allowing for flexible working. Barchester is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, with over 260 homes and hospitals, and a focus on reinvesting and growing our services with several new builds in progress. We offer long-term career growth opportunities and are recognized as an excellent place to work, being the only UK healthcare provider accredited by 'Best Companies'. In addition to flexible working conditions, benefits include free learning and development, discounts on various services, and the chance to showcase your talent at our annual Hospitality Awards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the UK, operating more than 260 homes and hospitals across the country. With a strong emphasis on quality and person-centred hospitality, Barchester focuses on reinvesting and growing its network, continuously expanding with new build homes aiming to join the Barchester family. This focus on growth ensures ongoing opportunities for career advancement within the organization. Barchester is proud of its role as an innovator in healthcare, offering long-term career growth prospects for its team, including opportunities for those in culinary roles. The organization is deeply committed to delivering high standards through personalized care, making it a rewarding place for those dedicated to excellence in their field. Barchester is also unique in being the only UK healthcare provider accredited as one of the best companies to work, highlighting its commitment to excellence not only in patient care but also as an employee-focused organization.
Job description Job responsibilities
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
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 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
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
Ipswich
IP5 2GA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)