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Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

  • NHS
  • Full Time
  • Bristol
  • 17.53 an hour
NHS

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 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 p

Main duties of the job

This role is for a qualified chef who wants to work with fresh, seasonal food in a casual, part-time capacity, allowing for a better work-life balance. As a bank Second Chef at Barchester, you'll have the opportunity to provide hotel/restaurant quality standards without dealing with split shifts and long weeks. Your responsibilities include assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious and balanced menus, working closely with residents to tailor dishes to their preferences. Barchester prides itself on supplying person-centered hospitality and is looking for warm, motivated chefs committed to quality. We are a renowned healthcare provider in the UK with a network of 224 homes and hospitals. We are continuously reinvesting and expanding with new homes joining the Barchester family, offering significant career development opportunities not just for chefs but for all staff members. We are accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, demonstrating our commitment to our employees.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's foremost healthcare providers. The company operates over 224 homes and hospitals throughout the country, offering person-centered care and hospitality. Known for reinvesting and expanding its facilities, Barchester is continually growing, with multiple new build homes in development to join its extensive network. The organization is recognized as one of the UK's best companies to work for, showing a commitment to employee satisfaction and professional development. Barchester focuses on delivering high standards across all its services, showcasing a dedication to quality in both care and hospitality. The company provides long-term career growth and development opportunities for ambitious professionals who uphold high standards. Barchester Healthcare stands out for its employee rewards package, including work-life balance initiatives, learning and development programs, and various discounts, making it an attractive employer in the healthcare sector.

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 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

  • Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

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

Bristol

BS14 0AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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