At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious, nutritious menus and manage the kitchen with a warm, friendly approach.
- Company: Join Barchester, a leading healthcare provider known for quality and person-centred hospitality.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, work-life balance, free training, and exciting discounts.
- Other info: Great career growth opportunities and a fun, supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while showcasing your culinary talent.
- Qualifications: Must have relevant chef qualifications and experience with fresh seasonal food.
The predicted salary is between 12 - 15 £ per hour.
Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have more of a work life balance and make what you do matter? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks.
You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus whilst working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person centred hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.
Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards. We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work.
NEED TO HAVE- 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
- 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
- Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends
- Free learning and development
- A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts
- Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards
- Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.
Chef - Bank in Yeovil employer: Barchester Healthcare
Barchester is an exceptional employer for chefs seeking a fulfilling career in the healthcare sector, offering a unique blend of work-life balance and professional growth. With flexible part-time roles, a commitment to high-quality, seasonal cuisine, and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing, Barchester stands out as one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. Join a team that values your passion for cooking and provides opportunities for recognition and development, all while making a meaningful impact on residents' lives.
