Overview
Job summary: The job posting is for a temporary Bank Chef position at Barchester Healthcare, a leading UK healthcare provider. The role involves working in a bank capacity, assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious and well-balanced menus for residents while delivering hotel/restaurant standards.
Details
Date posted: 18 August 2025
Salary: £16.71 an hour
Contract: Bank
Pay scheme: Other
Working pattern: Flexible working
Location: Barchester Healthcare, Truro, TR1 3EB
Responsibilities
* Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked to a high standard
* Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment
* Work within budget
* Complete regular audits
* Manage stock control
* Assist in leading and motivating a team
Job responsibilities (additional context)
* Deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks
* Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome and well-balanced menus
* Work with residents to tailor menus around their needs
* Support a person-centred hospitality approach across services
Qualifications
* 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 the home
* Good understanding of HACCP
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 the Refer a Friend bonus scheme
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Barchester Healthcare
Address: Barchester Healthcare, Truro, TR1 3EB
Website: https://www.barchester.com/
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