Chef - Bank

TieTalent; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cheltenham is seeking a qualified chef to deliver high-quality, seasonal dishes without long hours. The role involves managing kitchen tasks in the Head Chef's absence, working with a motivated team, and creating a warm environment. This position offers a good work-life balance and opportunities for development. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in kitchen management.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Free learning and development

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Opportunity to showcase talent at awards

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment assisting chefs.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Deliver high-quality dishes using fresh produce.
• Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Experience in helping lead and inspire a team

Understanding of nutrition

Experience working with fresh seasonal food

Understanding of HACCP

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

About

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 UK’s leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes opening soon and joining the Barchester family.

Barchester can 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.

Must 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

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and 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 & Benefits

• 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 keen to be part of a company driven by quality and love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Team Leadership

Location

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

Work Experience

Healthcare

Languages

English