# Second Chef - Bank - Care Home > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/second-chef-bank-care-home/9f6dc5df-2a9d-4ade-aaa4-3998410cefbf - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/second-chef-bank-care-home/9f6dc5df-2a9d-4ade-aaa4-3998410cefbf.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £16.47 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T15:05:19.563Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-5948?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1511336903&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary Bank Flexible 0 hrs contract to cover annual leave, sickness and gaps in rotas. 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 hi ### Main duties of the job The job is a temporary position at Barchester Healthcare as a Second Chef in a Care Home located in Ipswich. The role offers flexibility as it covers 0 hours to accommodate for annual leave, sickness, and gaps in rotas. The job allows qualified chefs to work with fresh seasonal food, with benefits such as not having split shifts or long weeks. The responsibilities include assisting the Head Chef in creating menus, ensuring residents' nutritional needs are met, and maintaining high-quality cooking standards. It offers a work-life balance, free learning and development opportunities, and the chance to participate in the annual Barchester Hospitality Awards, among other benefits. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, with over 224 homes and hospitals. The company is known for its commitment to delivering high-quality person-centred hospitality services across its locations. Barchester is consistently reinvesting and expanding, with new facilities set to open that will add to its extensive network. The company values the wellbeing of its residents and staff, offering opportunities for career growth and development. Barchester stands out as a reputed employer, having earned accreditation as one of the best companies to work for in the UK. They focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment. ### Details - Date posted: 11 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £16.47 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1511336903 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Ipswich, IP5 2GA, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities Bank Flexible 0 hrs contract to cover annual leave, sickness and gaps in rotas. 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 ## 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, The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home, 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.