Chef - Bank

TN United Kingdom; East Hoathly; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Bank Chef, where your culinary skills will shine in a supportive environment focused on fresh, seasonal food. This role offers a unique work-life balance, allowing you to showcase your talent without the strain of split shifts. Collaborate with a passionate team to create nutritious, flavorful menus tailored to residents' needs. With opportunities for growth and recognition at annual awards, this position is perfect for chefs who value quality and community. Embrace a career that celebrates life and well-being while making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Free learning and development

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Annual Hospitality Awards

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and inspiring a kitchen team.
• Strong understanding of nutrition and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Deliver high-quality dishes using fresh produce.
• Lead and motivate kitchen staff.

Skills

Team Leadership

Nutrition Knowledge

Fresh Seasonal Food Preparation

HACCP Understanding

Personable Approach

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

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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 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.

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 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 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

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.