# Chef - Bank > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/chef-bank/f94076ec-8aa7-451a-b502-ff7d59821d08 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/chef-bank/f94076ec-8aa7-451a-b502-ff7d59821d08.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £16.76 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-08-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-16T13:11:53.304Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6454?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1517274680&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### 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. We are also t ### Main duties of the job As a qualified chef at Barchester Healthcare, you'll have the chance to work with fresh seasonal food in a role that offers flexibility and a better work-life balance. In this part-time, temporary Bank Chef role, you will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious and well-balanced menus tailored to residents' preferences. The position allows you to deliver hotel or restaurant standards without long shifts, focusing on quality-driven, person-centered hospitality. Key responsibilities include managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, working within budget, managing stock control, and leading and motivating a team. A good understanding of nutrition and experience with fresh produce is essential, and you should have a personable approach with an interest in residents' well-being. Barchester, a leading UK healthcare provider with over 224 homes and hospitals, offers career growth opportunities and recognises quality work through the Barchester Hospitality Awards. Rewards include a better work-life balance, learning and development opportunities, and various discounts. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of healthcare services in the UK, managing over 224 homes and hospitals nationwide. The organisation focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centered hospitality services. Barchester prides itself on being an employer that not only invests in its staff but also provides opportunities for career growth and development. The company is set to expand further, with several new build homes planned to join the Barchester family. Known for its commitment to quality, Barchester has been accredited as one of the best companies to work for in the UK. The organisation values passionate professionals who aim to work at the highest standards and offers a range of benefits including work-life balance, continuous learning, holiday, retail and leisure discounts. Barchester is dedicated to reinvesting in its facilities and staff, fostering a motivated and warm environment conducive to both professional and personal development. ### Details - Date posted: 16 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £16.76 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1517274680 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Hull, HU7 4FG, 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 ## Job Details 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 t ## Job Description As a qualified chef at Barchester Healthcare, you'll have the chance to work with fresh seasonal food in a role that offers flexibility and a better work-life balance. In this part-time, temporary Bank Chef role, you will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious and well-balanced menus tailored to residents' preferences. The position allows you to deliver hotel or restaurant standards without long shifts, focusing on quality-driven, person-centered hospitality. Key responsibilities include managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, working within budget, managing stock control, and leading and motivating a team. A good understanding of nutrition and experience with fresh produce is essential, and you should have a personable approach with an interest in residents' well-being. Barchester, a leading UK healthcare provider with over 224 homes and hospitals, offers career growth opportunities and recognises quality work through the Barchester Hospitality Awards. Rewards include a better work-life balance, learning and development opportunities, and various discounts. ## 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. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.