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.

Main duties of the job

This job opportunity is for a Bank Chef position at Barchester Healthcare in Basingstoke. The role is temporary and offers a salary of £17.39 per hour. As a Bank Chef, you will work with fresh seasonal food, delivering hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks, assisting the Head Chef in creating nutritious and well-balanced menus tailored to residents. Barchester is a leading UK healthcare provider with over 260 homes and hospitals, offering opportunities for long-term career growth in a company that values quality. Responsibilities include managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, working with fresh products, creating a positive environment, working within budget, auditing, managing stock control, and leading and motivating a team. Benefits include work-life balance with alternate weekends, free learning and development, holiday, retail, and leisure discounts, and access to the Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, managing over 260 homes and hospitals across the nation. The organisation is dedicated to continuous reinvestment and expansion, aiming to deliver the highest standards of hospitality and care. Barchester Healthcare is proud to offer person-centred services and is committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment for both residents and staff. It is the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for, reflecting its commitment to employee satisfaction and professional growth. As one of the leading organisations in the sector, Barchester continues to grow its operations with several new build homes set to join its already extensive portfolio, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement for dedicated professionals who share its vision of excellence in healthcare.

Details

• Date posted: 01 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £17.39 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1522377264
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Basingstoke, RG21 5NW, 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