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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?
Working as a bank Second 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 UK’s leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes set to open. Join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest 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 working with fresh seasonal food
* The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
* Good understanding of HACCP
NEED TO DO
* Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
* Assist the Head Chef in menu development
* Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standards
* 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 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 driven by quality and who loves to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be.
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