Second Chef - Bank - Care Home

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 Second 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 caree

Main duties of the job

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food while having the opportunity to maintain a work-life balance and make a difference in your role? This casual, part-time role offers flexible working hours. As a bank Second Chef at Barchester, you can deliver hotel/restaurant standards without enduring split shifts or long weeks. You will support the Head Chef in devising nutritious, flavorful, and well-balanced menus, tailoring them around residents' preferences. We pride ourselves on delivering person-centered hospitality across all our services and seek warm, motivated, and passionate chefs driven by quality.

About us

Barchester is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, managing over 224 homes and hospitals nationwide. The organization is continually reinvesting and expanding, with several new build homes joining the Barchester family. Barchester offers long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on maintaining high standards. Renowned for its high-quality services, Barchester is the sole UK healthcare provider accredited as one of the best companies to work for. They focus on person-centered care, ensuring every role within the company supports the wellbeing and satisfaction of residents.

Details

• Date posted: 08 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £16 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1524614687
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Tewkesbury, GL20 8US, 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 Second 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

Manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence Assist the Head Chef in menu development Work fresh produce to deliver high quality and wholesome dishes cooked at the highest quality and standardsHelp 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