Job summary Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, with a focus on delivering high-quality care across its 224 homes and hospitals. The organization is committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment for both residents and employees, and is driven by a passion for quality care. As a Chef at Barchester, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create nutritious and flavorsome dishes, while also engaging with residents to tailor menus to their preferences. Main duties of the job As a Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in creating delicious, nutritious, and well-balanced menus for the residents. You will work with fresh, seasonal produce to deliver hotel/restaurant-quality meals, while also tailoring the menus to the preferences and dietary needs of the residents. You will be expected to manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, complete regular audits, and maintain stock control. The role offers a work-life balance with no split shifts or long weeks, and the opportunity to be part of a company that is driven by quality and celebrates life. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care, and has been recognized for its outstanding performance, receiving a two-star rating from Best Companies and being named one of the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for in the UK. Date posted 14 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £17.80 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1225888807 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Southampton SO30 2DF 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? Working as a 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. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu development Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UKTerms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who loves to celebrate 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? Working as a 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. Here at Barchester, we work with an open, honest, supportive approach, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As sector leading healthcare experts, we are proud to have the highest quality ratings across our 224 homes and hospitals across the UK. Barchester have proudly been awarded a two-star outstanding rating by Best Companies, ranked 11th in the top 20 Best Health & Social Care Companies to work for and 14th in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For in the UK. NEED TO HAVE A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Confidence engaging with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus Good understanding of HACCP NEED TO DO Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist Head Chef in menu development Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control REWARDS PACKAGE Rewarding Excellence bonus, meaning you will be financially rewarded by up to £500 for a Good or Outstanding CQC inspection Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500 per referral Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need it to make a decision with confidence Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services Tax code review service, where we will check that you are on the right code and paying the right level of tax Option to join our monthly staff lottery alongside thousands of colleagues across the UKTerms & conditions apply If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who loves to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, and have a good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. A personable and warm approach, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, is also essential for this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential You will need to hold a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, and have a good understanding of nutrition and experience working with fresh, seasonal food. A personable and warm approach, with a genuine interest in the wellbeing of residents, is also essential for this role. 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 Southampton SO30 2DF Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)