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.
Main duties of the job This role offers chefs a unique opportunity to balance their passion for cooking with improved work-life scheduling. At Barchester, you'll work daytime hours only, allowing easier management of personal time. Chefs in this position will oversee their kitchen operations, creating nutritious, balanced menus that meet the high standards synonymous with Barchester's offerings. Opportunities for talent display at Barchester's annual Hospitality Awards provide a platform for showcasing culinary skills on a wider stage. Additionally, chefs will benefit from resources like free learning and development programs, tax code reviews, staff lotteries, and unlimited referral rewards. The role requires chefs who are personable, warm, and genuinely interested in resident wellbeing, with necessary credentials like City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ. Experience with fresh seasonal foods and nutritional understanding is prized, as is competence in modified diets under the IDDSI framework, though training is available if needed.
About us Barchester Healthcare stands as a prominent entity in the UK's healthcare landscape, boasting over 260 care homes and hospitals nationwide. The company is known for its commitment to quality and high standards in patient and resident care, a reputation continuously bolstered by substantial reinvestment and strategic growth, including the addition of new build homes. Barchester is celebrated for its employee-focused initiatives, offering substantial career growth opportunities along with various benefits designed to enhance work-life balance. Employees, particularly in roles like the Regional Bank Chef, enjoy significant autonomy and support in their work, encompassing menu creation and kitchen management. Barchesters corporate culture values warmth, motivation, and a passion for quality, ensuring that both employees and those in their care are part of an environment driven by excellence and cooperation. Opportunities for recognition, such as the annual Hospitality Awards, also commemorate talent within the organisation.
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 (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques).
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
Washington
NE38 8HZ
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)