Overview
This role as a Bank Chef at Barchester Healthcare offers a great work-life balance, the opportunity to work with fresh seasonal food, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents. Deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks, while contributing to the creation of nutritious and flavorsome menus tailored to the residents' preferences.
Responsibilities
* Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus, working closely with residents to tailor menus to their needs and preferences.
* Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and ensure high-quality dishes are prepared to the highest standards.
* Maintain stock control, complete regular audits, and lead and motivate a team to create a warm and welcoming environment.
* Work within budget and support in delivering person-centred hospitality across all services.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. They reinvest and grow, with several new build projects. Barchester is accredited as one of the best companies to work for and offers long-term career growth for ambitious chefs.
Details
Date posted: 15 August 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £17.34 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 1363081236
Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Chichester, PO19 1SG
Qualifications
Essential
* A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents
* Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification
* Experience in helping lead and inspire a team
* Good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh seasonal food
* The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within the home
* Good understanding of HACCP
Need to Do
* Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
* Prepare fresh produce to deliver high-quality, wholesome dishes
* Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment
* Work within budget
* Complete regular audits
* Manage stock control
* 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 talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards
* Unlimited access to Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company driven by quality, Barchester is the place to be.
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Barchester Healthcare, Chichester, PO19 1SG
Employer website: https://www.barchester.com/
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