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. 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
Main duties of the job This role is a casual, part-time position that offers flexible working hours, allowing chefs to have a better work-life balance. The Bank Chef at Barchester will be responsible for delivering hotel and restaurant standards without the need for split shifts and long weeks. The chef will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious menus tailored around residents' preferences. Barchester values chefs who are warm, motivated, and passionate, with a focus on quality. The company offers long-term career growth and is known as one of the best companies to work. The chef will be responsible for managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, ensuring high-quality dishes, managing stock control, and maintaining a pleasant work environment. Barchester offers a rewards package that includes a balanced work schedule, development opportunities, discounts, and the chance to participate in the Barchester Hospitality Awards. Chefs need a personable approach, relevant qualifications, team leadership experience, and understanding of nutrition and HACCP.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned healthcare provider in the UK, recognized as one of the leading names in the industry. With over 260 homes and hospitals spread across the country, Barchester is committed to providing high-quality care and hospitality services. The organization is continuously growing, with plans to introduce several new build homes into the Barchester family in the near future. Known for its investment in staff development and career growth opportunities, Barchester takes pride in delivering person-centred hospitality and care services. It is the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for, emphasizing a culture driven by quality. The organization looks for motivated and passionate individuals who resonate with its values and those who can contribute positively to its expanding operations. Barchester aims to ensure a work environment that is both rewarding and fulfilling for its employees while maintaining its esteemed reputation in the healthcare sector.
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
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
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
Uckfield
TN22 3FH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)