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 224 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 accred
Main duties of the job This position is for a qualified chef interested in working with fresh, seasonal food while enjoying a better work-life balance. The role is part-time and offers flexible working arrangements. As a Bank Chef at Barchester, the job does not involve split shifts and long work weeks. The main responsibilities include assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious and well-balanced menus, tailoring them based on resident preferences. The position offers an opportunity to provide personalized hospitality services, and ideal candidates are those with warmth, motivation, and a passion for quality. Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK healthcare provider with more than 224 homes and hospitals nationwide, continuing to expand with more facilities joining the Barchester family. The company offers long-term career growth and avenues for those who maintain high standards. Barchester also prides itself on being the only healthcare provider in the UK recognized as one of the best companies to work for, which underscores the quality-driven approach in its services.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, managing over 224 nursing homes and hospitals nationwide. Known for prioritizing quality and personalized care, Barchester consistently reinvests in its infrastructure and expands its network. The organization emphasizes person-centered hospitality, which is reflected in its recruitment of motivated and quality-driven staff members, particularly in culinary roles. The company is committed to long-term career development and offers various opportunities for its employees to grow. Apart from its comprehensive benefits and work environment, Barchester has earned the distinction of being the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for. This accolade underlines its commitment to staff welfare and quality service delivery.
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 224 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 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
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, 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
Wimborne
BH21 2DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)