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Candidates for this position should have a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, experience in leading kitchen teams, and a strong understanding of nutrition and HACCP. The role also involves managing kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence, conducting regular audits, stock control, and fostering a positive team environment. Barchester Healthcare offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth, learning, and employee benefits, making it an ideal choice for chefs passionate about quality and resident wellbeing.
This is a temporary chef position at Barchester Healthcare, a leading UK healthcare provider with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The role involves working with fresh, seasonal produce to create nutritious and flavorsome menus for the residents, while maintaining a warm and welcoming environment within the home.
As a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal food and deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the long hours and split shifts. You will assist the Head Chef in creating menus that are tailored to the residents' preferences and dietary needs. Barchester is committed to providing high-quality, person-centered hospitality, and they are looking for passionate and motivated chefs who can contribute to this goal.
About us
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?
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 celebre life, Barchester is the place to be
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