Job summary The job posting is for a Chef position at Barchester Healthcare, a leading healthcare provider in the UK with over 224 homes and hospitals. The position is based in Skipton and is a permanent, part-time role with a salary of £15 per hour. The job involves working with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create nutritious and flavorsome meals for the residents, while also managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and leading a team. Main duties of the job As a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create high-quality, wholesome dishes for the residents. You will assist the Head Chef in developing menus that cater to the residents' needs and preferences, while also managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence and leading a team. The position offers a good work-life balance with working days and alternate weekends, as well as a range of benefits including free learning and development, holiday and leisure discounts, and the chance to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards. 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. Date posted 22 September 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £15 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 1158779613 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Skipton BD23 5ET Job description Job responsibilities 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? Due to the homes location you must be a driver with access to a car. 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 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 of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To 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 that is driven by quality and who love to celebre life, Barchester is the place to be Job description Job responsibilities 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? Due to the homes location you must be a driver with access to a car. 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 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 of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To 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 that is driven by quality and who love to celebre life, Barchester is the place to be Person Specification Qualifications Essential You must hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, and have experience in helping lead and inspire a team. You should also have a good understanding of nutrition and experience of working with fresh, seasonal food. Additionally, you should have a personable and warm approach, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the residents, and a good understanding of HACCP. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You must hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification, and have experience in helping lead and inspire a team. You should also have a good understanding of nutrition and experience of working with fresh, seasonal food. Additionally, you should have a personable and warm approach, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of the residents, and a good understanding of HACCP. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Skipton BD23 5ET Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)