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 companie

Main duties of the job

This job is for a Chef - Bank position at Barchester Healthcare located in Ipswich. The role is temporary and part-time, offering flexible working conditions. The Bank Chef at Barchester will deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks. The role includes assisting the Head Chef in creating menus that are nutritious, flavoursome, and well balanced, with input from residents. This company values person-centred hospitality and seeks motivated and passionate chefs who prioritize quality. Barchester is known as a leading UK healthcare provider, operating over 260 homes and hospitals nationwide, with plans for further expansion. The organisation emphasizes career growth and excellent work standards, making it an ideal place for ambitious and quality-driven chefs. Barchester holds an accreditation as one of the top companies to work for in the UK, especially in the healthcare sector. This indicates a focus on employee satisfaction and quality care delivery.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the leading healthcare providers in the UK, with a network of over 260 homes and hospitals throughout the country. The company focuses on delivering person-centered care and hospitality, with an emphasis on quality standards. Barchester continually invests in its services, evident from its plans to expand with several new build homes. Working at Barchester not only provides a chance to engage with fresh seasonal food but also offers the opportunity for personal and professional growth. Employees are encouraged to maintain high standards, positively impacting the wellbeing of the residents. The company is committed to being an excellent employer, reflected by its accreditation as one of the best companies to work for in the UK within the healthcare industry, showcasing its commitment to staff satisfaction and exemplary care standards. Barchester aims to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both staff and residents.

Details

• Date posted: 07 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £18.51 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1524439589
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Ipswich, IP5 2GA, 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