Chef - Bank

Barchester Limited; Kingston upon Hull; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Hull is seeking a Chef - Bank to create high-quality menus and support kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have experience with fresh seasonal food and be comfortable engaging with residents. This role offers the chance to work flexible hours without split shifts, contributing to a positive dining experience in our homes.

Benefits

Work life balance - working days only

Flexible hours and shifts

Free learning and development

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience working with a front of house team.
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment.
• Knowledge of modified diets using the IDDSI framework.

Responsibilities

• Create nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus.
• Take ownership of the kitchen and team development.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Good understanding of nutrition

Confidence engaging with residents

Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Chef - Bank

Location: Bransholme, Yorkshire, UK. Bank Chef opportunity to support our home in Hull. Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours as well as multiple locations. You will also have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, whilst also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development. Barchester is one of the UK\'s leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest standards.

Your Benefits and Rewards

• Work life balance - working days only
• Flexible hours and shifts
• Bank encampments of 12.07%
• Free learning and development
• Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards
• Tax Code Review Service to check you\'re on the right code and paying the right level of tax
• Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside your colleagues nationwide
• Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend\' scheme, earning up to £500 per referral
• Great opportunity to internally apply for permanent positions across all Barchester homes

Your Experience and Qualifications

• A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition
• The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes
• Confidence engaging with residents
• Experience working with a front of house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard
• Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
• Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework (If new to care, we will train and develop chefs on these techniques)