Chef - Bank

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Chef to join their team, focusing on fresh seasonal ingredients and high-quality culinary standards. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values work-life balance and personal growth. As a Bank Chef, you will assist the Head Chef in crafting nutritious menus while ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for residents. With opportunities for career advancement and recognition at annual awards, this position is perfect for chefs who are dedicated to quality and community. Join a company that celebrates culinary excellence and prioritizes the wellbeing of its team and residents.

Benefits

Work-life balance with alternate weekends

Free learning and development

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Annual Hospitality Awards participation

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in working with fresh seasonal food and leading a kitchen team.
• A warm approach with a genuine interest in residents' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the kitchen and delivering high-quality dishes.
• Create a warm and fun environment while working within budget.

Skills

Team Leadership

Nutritional Knowledge

HACCP Understanding

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

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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 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.

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