Bank Chef - Part Time, Fresh Seasonal Menus, Great Balance

Barchester Healthcare; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 145,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Learning & development

Annual discounts

Job summary

Barchester is seeking a passionate Bank Chef to support our kitchens with fresh seasonal food, while enjoying a better work-life balance. The casual, part-time role offers flexibility and the chance to work to hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts.

You will assist the Head Chef in menu development, ensure nutrition and HACCP compliance, and help lead a warm team within our care home settings.

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach with residents’ wellbeing
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
• Experience in leading and inspiring a team
• Good understanding of nutrition
• Experience with fresh seasonal food
• Ability to create a warm environment in the home
• Good understanding of HACCP

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality dishes
• Create a warm, efficient and fun environment
• Work within budget
• Complete regular audits
• Manage stock control
• Assist in leading and motivating a team

Skills

Personable

Team leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Fresh food prep

HACCP knowledge

Warm atmosphere

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester is seeking a passionate Bank Chef to support our kitchens with fresh seasonal food, while enjoying a better work-life balance. The casual, part-time role offers flexibility and the chance to work to hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts.

You will assist the Head Chef in menu development, ensure nutrition and HACCP compliance, and help lead a warm team within our care home settings.