Bank Chef

About the role

Join Barchester Healthcare as a Bank Chef, delivering high‑standard, hotel‑style meals for residents while enjoying flexible, part‑time hours and a supportive work‑life balance.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavourful menus using fresh seasonal produce.
• Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, ensuring smooth operations.
• Prepare high‑quality dishes that meet HACCP standards.
• Maintain budgetary controls and conduct regular audits.
• Oversee stock control and ordering.
• Lead, motivate and support kitchen staff.

Required profile

• Warm, personable approach with genuine interest in resident wellbeing.
• City & Guilds, NVQ, SVQ or equivalent culinary qualification.
• Experience leading and inspiring a kitchen team.
• Good understanding of nutrition and fresh seasonal food.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles.

Required skills

• HACCP compliance
• Stock control
• Budget management
• Menu planning
• Fresh produce handling

What we offer

• Work‑life balance with alternate weekend shifts.
• Free learning and development opportunities.
• Holiday, retail and leisure discounts.
• Chance to showcase talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards.
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus scheme.