Chef - Bank

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 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to 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

Main duties of the job

This job is for a Bank Chef position at Barchester Healthcare in Huntingdon. The role is temporary and offers a salary of £15.34 per hour. It involves working with fresh, seasonal food and promises a better work-life balance without split shifts and long weeks. The chef will assist in creating nutritious and well-balanced menus, tailored around residents' preferences. Barchester is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, with over 260 homes and hospitals nationwide. They offer long-term career growth and opportunities for chefs who maintain high standards. The position requires a personable and warm approach, experience with fresh seasonal food, and knowledge of HACCP. The chef will manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, work within budget, and help lead a team. There is a rewards package that includes free learning and development, discounts, and a bonus scheme.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with a network of over 260 care homes and hospitals nationwide. The organization prides itself on delivering person-centred hospitality and services across its facilities. Barchester is committed to reinvesting in and growing its infrastructure, with several new build homes set to join the Barchester family in the near future. The company is known for offering long-term career growth and opportunities for employees who are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards. As a testament to its commitment to staff well-being, Barchester is the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for. This commitment extends to its culinary team, where chefs have the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and develop nutritious, flavorful menus tailored to residents' needs.