Chef - Bank

NHS; Torquay; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a passionate Chef to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients while creating nutritious and well-balanced menus tailored to residents' preferences. Enjoy a work-life balance with no split shifts, and be part of a supportive environment that values quality and creativity. With opportunities for professional development and recognition at annual awards, this position is perfect for chefs eager to showcase their culinary talents and make a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

Benefits

Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends

Free learning and development

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Opportunity to showcase talent at annual awards

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in leading and inspiring a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious and flavoursome menus.
• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Deliver high quality and wholesome dishes.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Ability to inspire a team

Good understanding of HACCP

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

The job posting is for a temporary Chef position at Barchester Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in the UK. The role involves working in a bank capacity, assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious and well-balanced menus while working with residents to cater to their preferences. Barchester is committed to delivering high-quality hospitality and is looking for passionate and motivated chefs to join their team.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients and deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the typical long hours and split shifts. You will help the Head Chef in creating menus that are both nutritious and flavoursome, tailoring them to the needs and preferences of the residents. Barchester is a consistently growing healthcare provider, offering long-term career opportunities for ambitious chefs who strive for the highest 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 loves to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• You will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, as well as have experience in helping lead and inspire a team. A good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food is also required.

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.