Chef - Bank

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

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Bank Chef, where you can work with fresh seasonal ingredients and create nutritious meals without the stress of split shifts. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a warm and welcoming environment while ensuring high standards of culinary excellence. You'll assist in managing the kitchen, leading a dedicated team, and tailoring menus to residents' preferences. With a commitment to work-life balance and ongoing professional development, this position is perfect for passionate chefs looking to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Free learning and development opportunities

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Annual Hospitality Awards

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified chef with a focus on fresh seasonal food and nutrition.
• Experience in leading kitchen teams and managing operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the kitchen and leading the team.
• Work with fresh produce to create high-quality dishes.
• Conduct stock control and regular audits.

Skills

Team Leadership

Nutrition Knowledge

HACCP Standards

Culinary Skills

Customer Service

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Job Opportunity: Bank Chef at Barchester

Are you a qualified chef seeking to work with fresh seasonal food, achieve better work-life balance, and make a meaningful impact through your culinary skills?

As a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the opportunity to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts or long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorful, and well-balanced menus while working with residents to tailor menus to their preferences. We pride ourselves on providing person-centred hospitality across all our services and seek warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are committed to quality.

Barchester is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 224 homes and hospitals nationwide. We are continuously reinvesting and expanding, with several new builds opening soon. Join the Barchester family for long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs dedicated to high standards.

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

Essential Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes
• Create a warm, efficient, and enjoyable environment
• Work within budget constraints
• Conduct regular audits
• Manage stock control
• Assist in leading and motivating the kitchen team

Rewards and Benefits

• Work-life balance with working days and alternate weekends off
• Free learning and development opportunities
• 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 culinary excellence and eager to be part of a quality-driven company that celebrates life, Barchester is the place for you.