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, 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.
Main duties of the job Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Regional Bank Chef to support its care homes in Chichester and surrounding areas. This role provides an opportunity for chefs looking for a better work-life balance, offering flexible hours, and daytime shifts without long hours or split shifts. The Regional Bank Chef will have the chance to create nutritious, flavoursome, well-balanced menus and take ownership of kitchen management and team development. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on delivering person-centred hospitality driven by quality and high standards. The company provides ongoing learning and development opportunities, potential for long-term career growth, and the ability to work across various locations. Annual hospitality awards, staff lotteries, and a 'Refer a Friend' scheme with rewards are some benefits offered. Barchester is an expanding organisation, with over 260 locations across the UK, known for its commitment to quality care and services.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the largest independent care providers in the UK, offering services across care homes and independent hospitals. The organisation prides itself on providing person-centred care with a focus on quality and high standards. With over 260 locations nationwide, Barchester Healthcare supports a diverse range of residents, from elderly individuals to those caring for specific medical conditions. The company is noted for its commitment to ongoing improvement, consistently reinvesting in new facilities and expanding its reach. Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to supporting its staff through professional development opportunities, a vibrant work environment, and a strong sense of community within its team. The Barchester Chef Academy emphasizes skill-sharing and development, supporting chefs in learning new techniques and contributing to the culinary team. Barchester Healthcare celebrates its culture of quality and excellence, fostering an environment of camaraderie and sustained personal and professional growth for its employees.
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
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
Chichester
PO19 1SG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)