Seasonal Bank Chef – Fresh, Balanced Menus, Flexible Hours

Barchester Healthcare Limited; Wyre Forest; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Learning & development

Discounts

Hospitality awards

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a qualified chef to work as a Bank Chef, offering flexible, part-time hours and a balanced work-life arrangement with no long split shifts.

You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious menus using fresh seasonal produce, working with residents to tailor dishes and ensuring a warm, welcoming kitchen environment while upholding HACCP standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Personable and warm

Team leadership

Nutrition understanding

Fresh seasonal food

Welcoming environment

HACCP

Budget management

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a qualified chef to work as a Bank Chef, offering flexible, part-time hours and a balanced work-life arrangement with no long split shifts.

You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious menus using fresh seasonal produce, working with residents to tailor dishes and ensuring a warm, welcoming kitchen environment while upholding HACCP standards.