Chef - Bank

Job summary

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? This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank 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. Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride thesel...

Main duties of the job

This position requires a qualified chef who is interested in working with fresh, seasonal food while maintaining a balance between work and personal life. It is a casual, part-time role that offers flexible working conditions. As a Bank Chef at Barchester, you can deliver high hotel/restaurant standards without enduring split shifts and long work weeks. Your responsibilities include assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious and delicious menus that are well balanced and tailored to the residents' preferences. Barchester values person-centered hospitality and looks for chefs who are warm, motivated, passionate, and focused on quality. The role also includes helping manage the kitchen during the Head Chef's absence, working within a budget, conducting audits, managing stock control, and leading and motivating a team. Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK healthcare provider with over 260 homes and hospitals and offers long-term career growth prospects.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, boasting over 260 homes and hospitals nationwide. Renowned for its commitment to quality care, Barchester continually reinvests and expands its operations, with numerous new build homes planned to join its network. The company prides itself on delivering person-centered hospitality services across all its facilities. Barchester is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions and career growth opportunities for its employees, particularly for those in roles like chefs who contribute significantly to the residents' quality of life. Recognized for its outstanding workplace culture, Barchester Healthcare stands out as the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for, making it a sought-after employer in the healthcare industry.

Details

• Date posted: 07 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £21 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1524439510
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Exeter, EX2 8TU, United Kingdom

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?

This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. Working as a Bank 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.

Barchester is one of the UKs leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to join the Barchester family. Barchester can offer long term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest of standards.

We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work.

NEED TO HAVE

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 A good understanding of nutrition Experience of working with fresh seasonal food The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home Good understanding of HACCP

NEED TO DO

Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standards Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment Work within budget Complete regular audits Manage stock control To assist in leading and motivating a team

REWARDS PACKAGE

Work life balance - working days with alternate weekends Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Opportunity to showcase your talent at the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme

If you are a passionate Chef who is keen to be part of a company that is driven by quality and who love to celebrate life, Barchester is the place to be