Chef - Bank

Integrated Care System; Winchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a temporary Chef to manage kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence. Key responsibilities include creating nutritious menus and leading a team to maintain high standards. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a warm, personable approach to enhance residents' wellbeing.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Free learning and development

Discounts on services

Recognition opportunities

Bonus schemes

Qualifications

• Experience leading and inspiring a kitchen team.
• Understanding of nutrition and quality meal preparation.
• Ability to maintain high standards of hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Prepare high-quality dishes using fresh produce.
• Work within budget and manage stock control.

Skills

Team Leadership

Nutrition Understanding

HACCP Knowledge

Personable Approach

Experience with Fresh Produce

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, providing cover and support to the Head Chef in creating nutritious and flavorful menus for the residents. The successful candidate will have a personable and warm approach, relevant qualifications, and experience in working with fresh, seasonal produce to deliver high-quality meals.

Main duties of the job

The job involves managing the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, working within budget, and leading and motivating a team.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. They are committed to growth and excellence, and are recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the UK.

Job responsibilities

As a Bank Chef, you will deliver hotel/restaurant standards, assist in menu creation, work with residents to tailor menus, and uphold high standards of quality and person-centered hospitality. Barchester offers long-term career growth and values high standards of work.

Minimum 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 and HACCP
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food
• Ability to create a warm, welcoming environment

Job duties

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Prepare high-quality dishes using fresh produce
• Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment
• Work within budget and complete audits
• Manage stock control
• Lead and motivate the team

Rewards package

Includes work-life balance, free learning and development, discounts, opportunities for recognition, and bonus schemes.

Person specification

Qualifications

• City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
• Experience in team leadership
• Understanding of nutrition and HACCP
• Ability to create a welcoming environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a DBS check due to the nature of the role.