Chef - Bank

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate Chef to deliver exceptional culinary experiences. In this temporary role, you will work alongside the Head Chef to create nutritious and flavorful menus, ensuring high standards of hospitality without the burden of long shifts. This position offers a unique opportunity for career growth and the chance to showcase your culinary talent in a supportive environment. If you are motivated by quality and have a warm approach to cooking, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Work life balance

Free learning and development

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Annual Hospitality Awards

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and inspiring a kitchen team.
• A good understanding of nutrition and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in creating balanced menus tailored to residents.
• Help manage the kitchen and ensure high-quality dish preparation.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Leadership and team inspiration

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 across the country. The role involves delivering hotel/restaurant standards of catering without the long hours and split shifts, working with the Head Chef to create nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus for the residents. Barchester is committed to providing quality person-centred care and is looking for warm, motivated and passionate chefs to join their team.

Main duties of the job

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. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards.

Job responsibilities

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.

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 fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards
• Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment
• Work within budget
• Complete regular audits
• Manage stock control
• To 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 that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.