About this role
Job summary The role of Chef - Bank at Barchester Healthcare in Bath offers a unique opportunity for qualified chefs who are looking to work with fresh seasonal food while maintaining a work-life balance. This temporary position features a casual 0-hour contract with flexible working options, allowing chefs to deliver high-quality standards without the stress of split shifts and long working weeks. As part of the team, you will assist the Head Chef in creating well-balanced menus tailored to residents, focusing on nutritious and flavoursome dishes. Barchester values warm, motivated, and passionate chefs driven by quality and person-centred hospitality. The organisation offers long-term career growth for ambitious chefs and is recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the UK.
Main duties of the job 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 0hrs contract, 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 UK's 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. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 260 homes and hospitals nationwide. The organisation is dedicated to reinvesting in its facilities and continually expanding its network, with several new build homes set to become part of the Barchester family. Barchester prides itself on delivering person-centred hospitality and offers long-term career growth opportunities for ambitious professionals. The company values warm, motivated, and passionate staff who are dedicated to quality. As the only UK healthcare provider accredited as one of the best companies to work for, Barchester Healthcare is committed to creating a work environment that celebrates life and prioritizes employee satisfaction and development.
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 0hrs contract, 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 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.
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 7am-5pm with some 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
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
Bath
BA2 3NR
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)