Chef - Bank

Barchester Limited; Islington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Bank Chef to deliver high-quality dishes prepared with fresh seasonal food. This role allows for a better work-life balance and involves assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious menus tailored to residents' preferences. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, a passion for cooking, and experience in leading a team.

Benefits

Work-life balance with working days and alternate weekends

Free learning and development opportunities

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Opportunity at annual Barchester Hospitality Awards

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience leading and motivating a team.
• Good understanding of HACCP.
• Experience working with seasonal food.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality dishes to high standards.
• Manage stock control and complete audits.
• Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, balanced menus.

Skills

Team leadership

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh produce

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes prepared to the highest standards.

Help create a warm, efficient, and fun environment.

Work within budget and complete regular audits.

Manage stock control.

Assist in leading and motivating a team.

Maintain a personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.

Hold relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.

Have experience in leading and inspiring a team.

Possess a good understanding of nutrition and HACCP.

Experience working with fresh seasonal food.

Create a warm and welcoming environment within our home.

If you are a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with better work-life balance and a role that truly matters, this opportunity at Barchester could be ideal.

As a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts or long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorful, and well-balanced menus, working with residents to tailor menus to their preferences.

Barchester is one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals nationwide. We offer long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs committed to high standards.

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

REWARDS PACKAGE

• Work-life balance with working days and alternate weekends
• Free learning and development opportunities
• 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 passionate about cooking, driven by quality, and love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place for you.