Chef - Bank

Barchester Limited; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a qualified Bank Chef to produce high-quality dishes with fresh seasonal food. This role offers a focus on work-life balance and a chance to make a difference in the culinary experience of residents. Candidates should have culinary qualifications and a passion for quality food. Join a team dedicated to delivering person-centered hospitality and supporting the wellbeing of residents.

Benefits

Work-life balance with alternate weekends

Free learning and development

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Opportunities at the annual Hospitality Awards

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold relevant culinary qualifications.
• Passionate about maintaining high-quality standards.
• A warm and personable approach to hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality dishes using fresh produce.
• Manage stock control and complete audits.
• Lead and inspire the team in the kitchen.

Skills

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Team leadership

Understanding of nutrition

HACCP knowledge

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
• Experience in helping lead and inspire a team
• The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
• A good understanding of nutrition
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food
• Good understanding of HACCP

Requirements

• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
• Are you a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebre life

About Barchester

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.

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