Chef
Barchester HealthcareOverview
This is a temporary chef role at Barchester Healthcare, a leading UK healthcare provider with over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. The role involves working in a bank capacity, assisting the Head Chef in delivering hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will help create nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus while working closely with residents to cater to their preferences.
Main Duties of the Job
As a Bank Chef, you will have the opportunity to work with fresh seasonal food and deliver high-quality, person-centered hospitality. You will assist in creating nutritious menus tailored to residents' needs. Barchester is consistently reinvesting and growing, offering long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs.
Job Responsibilities
- Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
- Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality dishes.
- Create a warm and efficient environment.
- Work within budget and complete regular audits.
- Manage stock control and assist in leading a team.
Essential Qualifications
- 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.
- Good understanding of nutrition and HACCP.
Rewards Package
- Work-life balance with alternate weekends.
- Free learning and development opportunities.
- Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts.
- Access to the Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
If you are a passionate Chef eager to be part of a company driven by quality, Barchester is the place to be.

Barchester Healthcare Ltd is an independent care provider in the United Kingdom, running over 250 care homes and seven registered hospitals across the country. The organisation employs over 17,000 staff in care homes which offer residential and nursing care.