Regional Bank Chef – Healthcare Hospitality

About the role

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Regional Bank Chef to deliver hotel‑standard meals across its care homes in the North East. The role is day‑time only, offering flexible hours and the chance to work across multiple locations while maintaining a healthy work‑life balance.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and present nutritious, flavourful menus that meet resident dietary needs.
• Maintain high kitchen standards, ensuring compliance with HACCP, COSHH and IDDSI frameworks.
• Lead and develop kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Coordinate with front‑of‑house teams to set up dining areas to hotel‑quality standards.
• Monitor stock levels, order supplies and manage kitchen budgets.

Required profile

• Warm, personable approach with a genuine interest in resident wellbeing.
• Proven experience working with fresh, seasonal produce and an understanding of nutrition.
• Confidence engaging with residents and delivering a welcoming dining experience.
• Ability to work across several care homes and adapt to flexible schedules.

Required skills

• City & Guilds, NVQ or SVQ (or equivalent) culinary qualification.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and COSHH safety standards.
• Familiarity with the IDDSI framework for modified diets.
• Experience creating balanced menus for health‑care settings.

What we offer

• Work‑life balance – days only, flexible hours.
• Bank enhancement of 12.07%.
• Free learning and development through the Barchester Chef Academy.
• Opportunities for internal progression across the Barchester network.
• Staff lottery, referral scheme and annual hospitality awards.