About this role
Job summary This is bank 0hrs contract role to cover annual leave, sickness and gaps in rotas. 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 Second 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.
Main duties of the job The job is a bank 0hrs contract role intended to cover gaps in schedules such as annual leave and sickness. The role is part-time and flexible, working as a bank Second Chef at Barchester Healthcare. The position allows delivering hotel and restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks. The Second Chef will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and balanced menus while working with residents to tailor these menus. Barchester Healthcare seeks warm, motivated, and passionate chefs driven by quality to deliver person-centred hospitality. Barchester is a healthcare provider with over 224 homes and hospitals across the UK, continually reinvesting and growing with new build homes joining their network. The company offers long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who uphold high standards. Barchester is also recognized as one of the best companies to work for and offers work-life balance, free learning and development, various discounts, and the chance to showcase talents at their annual Hospitality Awards.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, operating over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The organization is committed to reinvesting and growing its services, with plans for several new build homes to join the Barchester family. The company is dedicated to delivering person-centered hospitality and employs over 17,000 people worldwide. Barchester prides itself on offering long-term career growth opportunities for its employees and is recognized within the healthcare industry as a quality employer. The organizations focus on staff development and career advancement is complemented by its accreditation as one of the best companies to work for in the UK. Barchester Healthcare offers its employees a comprehensive rewards package, including work-life balance, learning and development opportunities, a range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts, and a platform to showcase talent at their Hospitality Awards. The company is also dedicated to maintaining high healthcare standards and providing excellent service to its residents.
Job description Job responsibilities
This is bank 0hrs contract role to cover annual leave, sickness and gaps in rotas.
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 Second 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
Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist the Head Chef in menu development Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsHelp 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
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
Kettering
NN15 7JZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)