# Chef - Bank > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/chef-bank/feb7f82f-2c34-4d06-a5de-54bee4eb7243 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/chef-bank/feb7f82f-2c34-4d06-a5de-54bee4eb7243.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £18.37 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T16:01:53.750Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6165?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1512886308&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 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 helpin ### Main duties of the job This chef position is a casual, part-time role with flexible working hours and focuses on delivering high-quality, nutritious, and personalized menus for residents. The job does not require split shifts and long weeks, offering a better work-life balance. Responsibilities include aiding the Head Chef in maintaining high standards, assisting in leading and inspiring the kitchen team, managing the kitchen when needed, and working within budget constraints. Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK healthcare provider with over 224 homes and hospitals, recognized as one of the best companies to work for. They offer career growth opportunities for chefs driven by quality and innovation. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, operating over 224 homes and hospitals countrywide. The organization prides itself on delivering person-centered hospitality services and is continually reinvesting in its facilities, with several new homes planned for the future. Barchester is recognized for providing long-term career growth opportunities for professionals committed to maintaining high standards in their work. The company has been accredited as one of the best UK workplaces, emphasizing the quality and dedication of its employees. Barchester focuses on creating nutritious and flavorful meals catering to the needs and preferences of residents. ### Details - Date posted: 11 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £18.37 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1512886308 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Rayleigh, SS6 9XH, 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** - Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, experience in helping lead and inspire a team, a good understanding of nutrition, experience with fresh seasonal food, and a 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.