Chef - Healthcare Professional

7 hours ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Barchester Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified chef to work in a healthcare setting, providing hotel/restaurant standards without the typical long hours and split shifts. As a Bank Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will have the chance to create nutritious and flavorsome menus while working with residents to cater to their preferences.

Main Duties
  • Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavorsome, and well-balanced menus while working closely with residents to tailor the menus to their preferences.
  • Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, working with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes.
  • Help create a warm, efficient, and fun environment, work within budget, complete regular audits, manage stock control, and assist in leading and motivating a team.
About Us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The company is consistently reinvesting and growing, with several new build homes due to open and join the Barchester family. Barchester is also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for.

Job Responsibilities

As a Bank 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, flavorsome, and well-balanced menus while working with residents to tailor menus around them. We are proud to deliver person-centered hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality.

Requirements
  • 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.
  • A good understanding of nutrition.
  • Experience of working with fresh seasonal food.
  • The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home.
  • A good understanding of HACCP.
Benefits

We offer a range of benefits, including work-life balance, free learning and development, a range of holiday, retail, and leisure discounts, and the opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme is also available.


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