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 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and 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.
Main duties of the job
This role involves working as a Bank Chef at Barchester, delivering hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You will create nutritious, flavoursome menus tailored to the preferences of residents. The role offers flexible working hours and the opportunity for a better work-life balance. Barchester is a leading UK healthcare provider with more than 224 homes and hospitals, proud to deliver person-centered hospitality. The company continually reinvests and grows, offering career opportunities for chefs who work at high standards. Barchester values quality-driven, warm, motivated, and passionate chefs.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, operating over 224 homes and hospitals across the country. Known for its commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centered care, Barchester consistently invests in new facilities and opportunities to improve and expand its services. The company prides itself on offering a supportive work environment and fostering career growth among its staff. It emphasizes the importance of warm, motivated, and passionate professionals in its team. As the only UK healthcare provider accredited as one of the best companies to work for, Barchester Healthcare offers a range of benefits, including work-life balance, learning opportunities, and discounts. The organisation's focus is on quality care, making it an appealing workplace for healthcare and hospitality professionals alike.
Details
- Date posted: 17 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £18.50 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1517758075
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Mansfield, NG18 4XX, 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 224 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open and 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
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 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. Good understanding of HACCP.
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This advert is for Chef - Bank with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £18.50 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 16 Aug 2026.
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