Seasonal Menu Chef | Lead Kitchen, Work-Life Balance

Barchester Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a qualified Bank Chef to join their team. This role emphasizes creating high-quality dishes with fresh, seasonal ingredients while ensuring a warm environment for residents. The ideal candidate will possess relevant culinary qualifications and experience leading a team. The position offers a work-life balance with alternate weekends off and opportunities for professional development, while celebrating culinary talent through various awards.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Free learning and development

Holiday and retail discounts

Annual Barchester Hospitality Awards

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Warm and genuine approach to resident wellbeing.
• Hold relevant culinary qualifications.
• Experience in team leadership.
• Good understanding of nutrition.
• Experience working with fresh food.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Prepare high quality dishes with fresh produce.
• Create a warm and efficient kitchen environment.
• Work within budget constraints.
• Conduct regular audits.
• Assist in team leadership.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Understanding of nutrition

Experience leading a team

Work with fresh seasonal food

Good understanding of HACCP

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a qualified Bank Chef to join their team. This role emphasizes creating high-quality dishes with fresh, seasonal ingredients while ensuring a warm environment for residents. The ideal candidate will possess relevant culinary qualifications and experience leading a team. The position offers a work-life balance with alternate weekends off and opportunities for professional development, while celebrating culinary talent through various awards.