Chef - BankNHS

Job summary

This role requires cover between two Barchester homes- Ross Court Care Home in Ross-On-Wye and Tewkesbury Fields care home in Tewkesbury. 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 is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on

Main duties of the job

This role requires cover between two Barchester homesRoss Court Care Home in Ross-On-Wye and Tewkesbury Fields care home in Tewkesbury. 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-centered hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due to open and join the Barchester family. 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 for. 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. NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence. Work with 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. REWARDS PACKAGE 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.

Job description

This role requires cover between two Barchester homes- Ross Court Care Home in Ross-On-Wye and Tewkesbury Fields care home in Tewkesbury.

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 is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family. 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

NEED TO DO

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

REWARDS PACKAGE

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

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UKs foremost healthcare providers, operating over 224 homes and hospitals across the nation. Renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality care, Barchester is dedicated to investing in its facilities and expanding its reach by continuously adding new locations to its family. With a focus on person-centered hospitality and quality service, Barchester offers long-term career growth and professional development opportunities for its employees. The company prides itself on creating an environment where the well-being of residents comes first and where employees are encouraged and supported in their roles. Barchester's commitment to maintaining high standards is evident in their regular investments in improving the infrastructure and resources across their homes. As the only healthcare provider in the UK to be recognized as one of the best companies to work for, Barchester is driven by a culture that values quality, passion, and excellence in service. The organization fosters an inclusive environment where teamwork and innovation are encouraged, allowing staff to contribute meaningfully to the health and happiness of residents.