Chef - Bank

Integrated Care System; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Bank Chef to work in a supportive and rewarding environment. The role involves creating nutritious menus and ensuring high standards of hospitality. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and a genuine passion for food, alongside relevant qualifications. This position offers a great work-life balance with day shifts and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Opportunity to showcase talent at the Barchester Hospitality Awards

Access to Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified chef with leadership experience.
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food.
• Ability to foster a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Conduct regular audits and manage stock control.

Skills

Leadership experience

Good nutrition knowledge

Warm approach

Experience with seasonal food

Good understanding of HACCP

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

This is a temporary chef role at Barchester Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in the UK with over 224 homes and hospitals. The role involves working with fresh seasonal food to create nutritious and flavorsome menus, while providing a warm and welcoming environment for residents. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work days with alternate weekends, with a range of benefits including free learning and development, and the chance to showcase their talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.

Main duties of the job

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. Barchester is continually reinvesting and growing, with several new build homes opening soon. Barchester offers long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs committed to high standards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals nationwide. They are committed to growth and innovation, with new homes joining the Barchester family. Barchester is also the only UK healthcare provider accredited as one of the best companies to work for.

Job responsibilities

Are you a qualified chef seeking to work with fresh seasonal food, with better work-life balance and a meaningful role?

As a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will help deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long hours. You will assist in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, working closely with residents to personalize their dining experience. We value warm, motivated, and passionate chefs dedicated to quality and person-centered hospitality.

Barchester is a leading UK healthcare provider, with over 224 locations. We are growing, with new homes opening, and offer long-term career opportunities for chefs committed to excellence.

We are proud to be recognized as one of the UK's best companies to work for.

NEED TO HAVE

A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing, Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, Experience in leading and inspiring a team, Good understanding of nutrition, Experience working with fresh seasonal food, Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment, Good understanding of HACCP.

NEED TO DO

Assist in managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality dishes, Foster a warm and efficient environment, Work within budget, Conduct regular audits, Manage stock control, Lead and motivate a team.

REWARDS PACKAGE

Work-life balance with day shifts and alternate weekends, Free learning and development, Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts, Opportunity to showcase talent at the Barchester Hospitality Awards, Access to Refer a Friend scheme.

If you are passionate about cooking and committed to quality, and want to be part of a company that celebrates life, Barchester is the place for you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach, genuine interest in residents' wellbeing, Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, Leadership experience, Good nutrition knowledge, Experience with seasonal food, Ability to create a welcoming environment, Good understanding of HACCP.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to verify no previous criminal convictions.