About this role
Job summary Are you an experienced and passionate Cook looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Cook 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. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.
Main duties of the job The job entails working as a Cook at Barchester, aimed at individuals who are experienced and passionate about cooking with fresh seasonal food. The role offers a work-life balance, eliminating split shifts and long weeks. The Cook will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious and well-balanced menus and work with residents to customize menus to their preferences. Barchester places a high value on delivering person-centered hospitality and seeks warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. The organization prides itself on its open, honest, and supportive approach, placing quality of care at the heart of everything it does. Barchester has received high quality ratings across its 224 homes and hospitals in the UK, including a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies. They rank 11th among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies in the UK, attesting to their reputation in the healthcare sector.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, known for its high standards in the healthcare sector. The organization manages 224 homes and hospitals throughout the United Kingdom, delivering quality care and person-centered hospitality. Barchester is open, honest, and supportive, with a commitment to placing the quality of care at the heart of all its operations. Recognized for its efforts, Barchester has attained high quality ratings consistently and has been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies. It is ranked 11th among the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and stands 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. Barchester encourages a warm, welcoming environment and emphasizes the importance of community, making it a great place for individuals driven by quality to work and develop their skills. The organization values its staff and offers them opportunities for growth and excellence in their respective fields.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced and passionate Cook looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? Working as a Cook 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. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK.
NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCPNEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu development Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500* for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UK*Terms & conditions applyIf you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebre 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. A good understanding of nutrition. Experience of working with fresh seasonal food. The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home. Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus. 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
Stamford Bridge
YO41 1AJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)