Chef - Bank

Posted 5 hours 47 minutes ago by NHS

Permanent
Part Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
Sussex, East Grinstead, United Kingdom, RH191
Job Description

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food and enjoy a better work life balance while making a meaningful impact?

This is a casual, part-time Bank Chef role at Barchester Healthcare. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, well balanced menus and tailoring them to residents' preferences. You will work with fresh seasonal produce, maintain high quality standards and contribute to a warm, person centred hospitality environment.

Job responsibilities
  • Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
  • Prepare fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes.
  • Create a warm, efficient and fun kitchen environment.
  • Work within budget.
  • Complete regular audits.
  • Manage stock control.
  • Assist in leading and motivating a team.
Qualifications
  • 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.
  • Experience working with fresh seasonal food.
  • Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within a home setting.
  • Good understanding of HACCP.
Rewards package
  • Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends.
  • Free learning and development.
  • 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.
About Barchester Healthcare

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating a network of over 224 homes and hospitals. We are committed to delivering high quality, person centred care and supporting our staff through professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.