Bank Chef: Flexible Hours, Fresh Seasonal Dishes

Barchester Healthcare; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance - working days with

Free learning and development

Discounts on holiday, retail and/leais

Hospitality Awards participation

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Bank Chef to join our care home team. This part-time role focuses on fresh, seasonal dishes, balanced menus and a warm, welcoming kitchen for our residents.

You will support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen when needed, work within budgets, and help deliver high standards of hospitality across our services while promoting quality and life enrichment for residents.

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach with wellbeing of residents
• Experience leading and inspiring a team
• Good understanding of nutrition and HACCP
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food
• Strong commitment to creating a welcoming home environment

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
• Prepare high quality, wholesome dishes from fresh produce
• Create a warm, efficient and welcoming kitchen and dining area
• Work within budget and stock control
• Complete regular audits and manage stock levels
• Assist in leading and motivating a team

Skills

Personable & warm

Team leadership

Nutritional knowledge

Fresh seasonal food

HACCP understanding

Resident wellbeing focus

Budget awareness

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Bank Chef to join our care home team. This part-time role focuses on fresh, seasonal dishes, balanced menus and a warm, welcoming kitchen for our residents.

You will support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen when needed, work within budgets, and help deliver high standards of hospitality across our services while promoting quality and life enrichment for residents.