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 themselves

Main duties of the job

This job is suitable for a qualified chef eager to work with fresh seasonal food and seeking a better work life balance. The casual, part-time position offers flexible hours and eliminates split shifts and long working weeks. As a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will contribute to serving hotel or restaurant standards food. Your role involves assisting the Head Chef in preparing nutritious and appetizing menus and adapting them according to residents' preferences. Barchester enjoys delivering personalized hospitality across all its services and seeks motivated, warm, and quality-driven chefs to join the team. As a leading healthcare provider in the UK, Barchester boasts over 260 nursing homes and hospitals nationwide. They are committed to constant reinvestment and expansion, with plans to open several new build homes. For chefs with ambition and a penchant for high standards, Barchester offers long-term career development and growth opportunities. This healthcare provider is also recognized in the UK for its exemplary working environment.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, managing over 260 homes and hospitals throughout the country. The organization is deeply committed to continuous reinvestment and expansion, with numerous new build homes projected to join the Barchester family. Apart from being a leader in the healthcare sector, Barchester prides itself in delivering top-notch, person-centered hospitality across all its services. The company strongly values quality and seeks warm, motivated individuals who are driven by the same ideals. Barchester is renowned for offering long-term career advancement and growth opportunities to professionals committed to maintaining high standards in their work. Notably, Barchester Healthcare stands out as the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for. This recognition underscores the organization's commitment to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for its employees.

Details

• Date posted: 09 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £20.60 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1525070280
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Maidstone, ME17 3LW, 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