Part-Time Chef: Seasonal Menus, Flexible Hours & Balance

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

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Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate chef to support our kitchen with fresh, seasonal dishes for residents. This casual, part-time bank role emphasizes work life balance and high standards without long shifts.

You will assist the Head Chef, tailor menus to residents, and help create nutritious, flavoursome meals in a welcoming home environment. Ideal candidates bring City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, experience leading a team, good nutrition knowledge, HACCP understanding, and a

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach with residents' wellbeing in mind.
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Experience leading a team in a kitchen environment.
• Good understanding of nutrition and diet considerations.
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment within the home.
• Sound HACCP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Prepare high-quality dishes using fresh produce.
• Create a warm, efficient and fun kitchen atmosphere.
• Work within budget and controls.
• Complete regular audits and maintain stock control.
• Assist in leading and motivating a team.

Skills

Team leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Seasonal cooking

Personable approach

HACCP knowledge

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate chef to support our kitchen with fresh, seasonal dishes for residents. This casual, part-time bank role emphasizes work life balance and high standards without long shifts.

You will assist the Head Chef, tailor menus to residents, and help create nutritious, flavoursome meals in a welcoming home environment. Ideal candidates bring City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, experience leading a team, good nutrition knowledge, HACCP understanding, and a