Chef - Bank

The Retail Appointment Live; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Chef to join their team in Cardiff. The role offers a work-life balance and the opportunity to create nutritious menus for residents. Ideal candidates will have a warm approach and experience with fresh seasonal food.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Free learning and development opportunities

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in helping lead and inspire a team.
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Assist in leading and motivating a team.

Skills

Personable approach

Understanding of nutrition

Team leadership

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

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 split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus while 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.

About Barchester

Barchester is one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are continuously reinvesting and growing, with several new build homes opening soon and joining the Barchester family. We offer long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest standards.

We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for.

Minimum Requirements

• 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 working with fresh seasonal food
• The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
• Good understanding of HACCP

Responsibilities

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

Rewards Package

• Work-life balance - working days with alternate weekends
• Free learning and development opportunities
• 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 driven by quality and who loves to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.