Chef - Bank
- NHS
- Full Time
- Birmingham
- 16.84 an hour
Job Description
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 th
Main duties of the job
This role involves working with fresh seasonal food, offering a balance between quality and work-life, and avoiding split shifts and long weeks. As a Bank Chef at Barchester, you assist the Head Chef in crafting nutritious, flavorful, and well-balanced menus. The position is part-time and casual, providing flexibility. You contribute to delivering hotel/restaurant standards and must engage with residents to tailor menus. Barchester prides itself on person-centered hospitality, seeking chefs who are passionate about quality. The chef is expected to help manage the kitchen, maintain stock, work within budget, complete audits, and foster a positive kitchen atmosphere. Leadership, motivation, and the ability to inspire are key in this role, and there is significant opportunity for career growth within the company, evidenced by Barchester's distinguished status as one of the UK's leading healthcare entities.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, managing over 224 homes and hospitals across the nation. The company is dedicated to continually reinvesting in its business and is currently expanding with several new build homes in development, further solidifying their network and enhancing service quality. They are distinguished by their commitment to person-centered hospitality and emphasize quality across all services. Barchester provides long-term career growth opportunities for employees, particularly for chefs who aim to achieve high standards in their work. The company supports work-life balance by offering flexible and part-time roles, and recognizes talent excellence through initiatives such as the Barchester Hospitality Awards. Furthermore, Barchester Hospital recently received acknowledgment as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, highlighting their significant commitment to employee satisfaction and workplace excellence.
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
- 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
Birmingham
B15 2NX
United Kingdom
