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 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

Main duties of the job

This position is ideal for a qualified chef who is eager to work with fresh seasonal produce while achieving a better work-life balance. As a casual, part-time Bank Chef role at Barchester, the opportunity offers flexible work without the pressures of split shifts or long weeks. Collaborating with the Head Chef, you will help create nutritious, delicious, and well-balanced menus tailored to residents' preferences. Barchester emphasizes person-centered hospitality delivered by warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who excel in quality. We take pride in being one of the leading healthcare providers in the UK with over 260 homes and hospitals and offer the promise of continuous reinvestment and expansion. For chefs with ambition, the organization provides opportunities for long-term career growth and advancing one's culinary skills. Barchester stands out as the sole healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UKs top healthcare providers, operating over 260 care homes and hospitals across the nation. The organization is dedicated to delivering quality healthcare and prioritizes a person-centered approach in all its services. With countless new build homes planned, Barchester continually invests in its growth and the improvement of its services, emphasizing the importance of high standards and quality care. Ambitious professionals seeking to further their careers will find numerous opportunities for advancement within Barchester. Besides offering excellent work conditions, Barchester is also renowned for valuing its employees, being recognized as the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for. This recognition demonstrates the organizations commitment to creating a rewarding and supportive work environment for its staff.

Details

• Date posted: 21 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £17 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1528821785
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Norwich, NR7 9XJ, 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

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