Barchester Healthcare
Chef - Bank
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Chef - Bank
Bank Chef – Barchester
Are you a qualified chef passionate about fresh, seasonal food? Do you seek a supportive environment where you can manage your time effectively and make a real difference?
At Barchester, we are providing a casual, part-time role with flexible working hours as a Bank Chef (replacement chef) in one of our hotels, restaurants or care settings. Unlike traditional shifts, this role offers predictable days with alternate weekends off and no split shifts, ensuring a balanced lifestyle while delivering hotel/restaurant-quality meals to residents.
About the Role
You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, welcoming, and high-quality menus, ensuring they cater to the needs of residents. Working closely with them, you will help tailor dishes while maintaining our person-centred hospitality standards.
Barchester is a leading healthcare provider across the UK, with 260+ homes and hospitals, continuously expanding and investing in new services. As the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for, our mission is to create meaningful careers for passionate chefs while upholding the highest standards.
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Key Responsibilities
Operational Duties
- Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
- Work with fresh seasonal produce to craft high-quality, wholesome dishes
- Support the creation of a warm, efficient, and fun kitchen environment
- Operate within budgets, stock control, and food safety guidelines
- Conduct regular compliance audits
- Follow HACCP principles to ensure safety and hygiene standards
Leadership & Menus
- Assist in leading, motivating, and inspiring the kitchen team
- Collaborate with residents and staff to design personalised, balanced menus
- Demonstrate property and staff engagement, maintaining a hospitality-first approach
Essential Requirements
✅ Must have:
- A warm, personable, and genuine approach with an interest in resident wellbeing
- Professional qualification – City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ, or equivalent experience
- Experience leading, mentoring, and inspiring teams
- Strong knowledge of dietetics and nutritional requirements
- Expertise in cooking with fresh, seasonal ingredients
- Ability to foster a wholesome and welcoming environment
- Good working knowledge of HACCP and food safety
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Nice-to-haves but not mandatory
🔹 Experience in healthcare catering 🔹 Knowledge of assistive feeding techniques 🔹 Background in quality assurance audits
Rewards & Benefits
At Barchester, we value great talent—which is why we offer:
🌍 Better work-life balance (predictable days with alternate weekends free) 💡 Free learning & development opportunities 🏰 Staff discounts (holiday, retail, and leisure deals) 🏆 Annual Barchester Hospitality Awards (chance to showcase achievements) 🤝 Unlimited access to our "Refer a Friend" bonus scheme 🔄 Career progression in a growing organisation with lucrative long-term opportunities
If you’re a chef driven by quality, innovation, and people, Barchester is where you belong.
Ready to revolutionise your career with a company that celebrates life? Apply today.
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