Overview
Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a better work life balance? Barchester is the place to be for a company driven by quality and high standards. We have a Regional Bank Chef opportunity to support our care homes in the Ashington and Bedlington areas. Working days only with the chance to work flexible hours across multiple locations. Opportunity to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well balanced menus, while taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development. 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 and high standards.
A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents.
Responsibilities
* Create nutritious, flavoursome, and well balanced menus with autonomy in your kitchen.
* Take ownership of your kitchen and contribute to ongoing team development.
* Engage with residents to foster a warm, welcoming environment.
* Work with front of house teams to ensure restaurants are set up to a high standard.
Qualifications
* City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
* Experience of working with fresh seasonal food with a good understanding of nutrition.
* Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes.
* Confidence engaging with residents.
* Experience working with a front of house team to ensure high standards.
* Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH.
* Knowledge of modified diets using the IDDSI framework (training available if new to care).
About Barchester
Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are reinvesting and growing with several new build homes opening. Barchester offers long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on high standards. Our Barchester Chef Academy supports learning new techniques and developing skills, and encourages sharing knowledge to support growth across the business.
Benefits and Additional Information
* Work life balance – working days only.
* Flexible hours and shifts.
* Bank encampments of 12.07%.
* Free learning and development.
* Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.
* Tax Code Review Service to ensure you are on the right tax code.
* Option to join the monthly staff lottery alongside colleagues nationwide.
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