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 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
Main duties of the job The role of Chef - Bank at Barchester Healthcare is a casual, part-time position meant for qualified chefs ready to work with fresh seasonal food while maintaining a work-life balance. As a Bank Chef, you won't be bound by the constraints of split shifts or long hours typical of hotel/restaurant environments. You'll support the Head Chef in crafting nutritious, tasty, and well-balanced menus, working directly with residents to personalize their dining experiences. Barchester prides itself on delivering person-centred hospitality, seeking chefs who are warm, motivated, and passionate about quality. As one of the UK's top healthcare providers, Barchester offers surroundings replete with opportunity. Boasting a network of over 224 homes and hospitals nationwide, the organisation continues to expand, promising career growth for ambitious chefs aiming for the pinnacle of culinary standards. Recognizing excellence, Barchester remains the only UK healthcare provider credited as one of the best workplaces.
About us Barchester Healthcare is renowned as one of the prime healthcare providers in the UK. With a vast network encompassing over 224 homes and hospitals across the nation, Barchester is consistently evolving and investing in its services, offering fresh and innovative solutions to healthcare. The organisation provides an enriching environment for chefs, allowing them to flourish and grow in a professional setting that values quality and personalization in service delivery. It's not just about providing care but ensuring that residents receive the best possible experiences, be it through gourmet culinary provisions or personalized hospitality solutions. Barchester is notable for fostering an environment where innovation meets care, giving ambitious professionals a platform to reach the zenith of their careers. As the sole healthcare entity in the UK recognized for exemplary workplace standards, Barchester offers not just a job but a promising path full of opportunities and professional fulfillment.
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, good understanding of nutrition, experience in helping lead and inspire a team, 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
Trowbridge
BA14 9EN
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)