Overview
Temporary Bank Chef position at Barchester Healthcare. Deliver hotel/restaurant standards in a care home setting with nutritious, flavoursome menus that cater to residents.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Head Chef, lead and motivate a team, and manage stock control.
* Create nutritious, flavoursome, well-balanced menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
* Work within budget and complete regular audits.
* Provide person-centred hospitality and maintain a warm, welcoming kitchen environment.
* Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Hold City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent qualification.
* Experience in leading and inspiring a team.
* Good understanding of nutrition and HACCP.
* Experience working with fresh seasonal food and creating a warm environment for residents.
* Personable and warm approach with genuine interest in residents’ wellbeing.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK healthcare provider with over 224 homes and hospitals. It reinvests and grows, with new build homes opening, and is accredited as one of the best companies to work for.
Details
* Date posted: 02 September 2025
* Salary: £14.57 per hour
* Contract: Bank
* Working pattern: Flexible working
* Location: Barchester Healthcare, Torquay, TQ1 1RR
Rewards package
Work-life balance with alternate weekends, plus learning and development, discounts, and opportunities to showcase talent at the Barchester Hospitality Awards.
Disclosures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; a DBS disclosure will be required.
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