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 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

Main duties of the job

If you're a qualified chef eager to showcase your skills while working with fresh, seasonal foods, this casual, part-time role at Barchester Healthcare is perfect for you. Avoid the long weeks and split shifts typical of the restaurant and hotel industry, and instead focus on creating nutritious and well-balanced dishes alongside the Head Chef. Tailor your menus by working closely with residents to meet their preferences, as we pride ourselves on delivering personalized and high-standard hospitality services. We are among the UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 260 facilities nationwide. At Barchester, we value warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are committed to quality. We support long-term career growth and regularly reinvest in our operations. We're also honored to be the only UK healthcare provider accredited as one of the best workplaces. The rewards package includes work-life balance with alternating weekends, free learning and development, various discounts, opportunities to win at the Barchester Hospitality Awards, and unlimited access to the Refer a Friend bonus scheme. Join us to celebrate life and make a difference.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the most prominent healthcare providers in the UK, operating over 260 homes and hospitals nationwide. They are dedicated to providing high-level services to their residents, focusing on person-centered care. They pride themselves on delivering top-notch hospitality services across all their facilities and are committed to reinvesting and expanding their offerings, with several new homes slated to open soon. Barchester supports its staff with long-term career growth opportunities, ensuring that its team of skilled professionals can continually excel and improve. As a testament to its positive work environment, Barchester is notably the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for. They strive to hire warm, motivated, and passionate individuals dedicated to maintaining their high standards of quality.

Details

• Date posted: 08 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £19.55 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1524809249
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Lewes, BN8 6DR, 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