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.
Main duties of the job This role is for a qualified chef interested in preparing fresh seasonal food with the benefits of work-life balance. As a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will not have to deal with split shifts and extended weeks, delivering high hotel/restaurant standards. You will play a crucial role in assisting the Head Chef to create nutritious and delicious menus that cater to the individual needs and preferences of the residents. This role is perfect for a chef who takes pride in offering consistent quality and enjoys person-centred hospitality. Barchester is a leading healthcare organization in the UK, operating over 224 homes and hospitals nationwide. There is a constant push towards reinvestment and expansion in this organization, with new homes and facilities regularly being developed. Barchester promises long-term career advancement and a variety of opportunities for chefs who are motivated and driven by maintaining the highest standards of cooking. It also holds the unique distinction of being the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, operating more than 224 homes and hospitals across the nation. The company consistently reinvests and grows, with multiple new build homes anticipated to join the Barchester family. It offers vast opportunities for long-term career growth and is known for maintaining high standards of service. Barchester is the sole healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for. It focuses on delivering person-centred hospitality services across all its facilities with an emphasis on quality, which makes it a preferred choice for professionals seeking a rewarding career in healthcare.
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
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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
Newark
NG22 8BX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)