Chef - Bank

TN United Kingdom; Ferndown; 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. This role offers the chance to work with fresh seasonal ingredients, create nutritious menus, and contribute to a warm atmosphere for residents. Enjoy a work-life balance with no split shifts, and be part of a team that values quality and person-centred hospitality. With opportunities for career growth and recognition through annual awards, this is the perfect place for passionate chefs to thrive.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Free learning and development

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and inspiring a kitchen team.
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Deliver high-quality dishes using fresh produce.
• Manage stock control and complete regular audits.

Skills

Team Leadership

Nutritional Knowledge

Culinary Skills

HACCP Understanding

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 your work 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 pride ourselves on delivering person-centred hospitality across all our services and seek warm, motivated, and passionate chefs driven by quality.

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

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

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

NEED TO DO

• 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 eager to be part of a company driven by quality and who loves to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.