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 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 UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and join the Barchester family.

Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards.We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work.NEED TO HAVEA personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residentsHold City and Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalentExperience in helping lead and inspire a teamA good understanding of nutritionExperience of working with fresh seasonal foodThe ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homeGood understanding of HACCPNEED TO DOHelp manage the kitchen in the Head Chef''s absenceWork fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsHelp create a warm, efficient and fun environmentWork within budgetComplete regular auditsManage stock controlTo assist in leading and motivating a teamREWARDS PACKAGE

Work life balance - working days with alternate weekendsFree learning and developmentA range of holiday, retail and leisure discountsOpportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality AwardsUnlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus schemeIf you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be