Part-Time Chef: Fresh Seasonal Menus, Balanced Living

Barchester Healthcare; Wick; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Free learning and development

Discounts

Hospitality Awards opportunity

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare in Wick is seeking a passionate Bank Chef to support our kitchen with fresh seasonal menus, delivering hotel/restaurant standards with flexible, part-time hours. You will work with residents to tailor menus that suit individual needs while keeping food quality and resident wellbeing at the heart of every service.

Join a renowned UK healthcare provider with strong values, a warm team, and opportunities to develop skills through learning and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Personable, warm approach with genuine resident wellbeing.
• City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Experience leading and inspiring a team.
• Good understanding of nutrition and balanced meals.
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment within the home.
• Solid understanding of HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes.
• Create a warm, efficient and fun kitchen environment.
• Work within budget.
• Complete regular audits.
• Manage stock control.
• Assist in leading and motivating a team.

Skills

Personable & warm

Team leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Seasonal cooking

HACCP knowledge

Resident wellbeing

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare in Wick is seeking a passionate Bank Chef to support our kitchen with fresh seasonal menus, delivering hotel/restaurant standards with flexible, part-time hours. You will work with residents to tailor menus that suit individual needs while keeping food quality and resident wellbeing at the heart of every service.

Join a renowned UK healthcare provider with strong values, a warm team, and opportunities to develop skills through learning and development initiatives.