# 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/e32a9820-c028-4a67-bb97-98891dfd1099 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/second-chef-bank-care-home/e32a9820-c028-4a67-bb97-98891dfd1099.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £16.25 an hour - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-08-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-12T15:01:02.249Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-6395?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1515794969&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 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 eq ### Main duties of the job 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? 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-centered hospitality across all our services and look for warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are driven by quality. Barchester is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers and can offer long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who pride themselves on working at the highest standards. You will need to have a personable and warm approach, hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent, and experience in helping lead and inspire a team. A good understanding of nutrition and experience of working with fresh seasonal food is required. Responsibilities include managing the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, assisting in menu development, and ensuring high-quality standards. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, specializing in delivering exceptional health and care services. With a network of over 224 homes and hospitals across the country, Barchester is renowned for its dedication to high-quality service and commitment to its employees and residents. The company takes pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, constantly reinvesting and expanding its service offerings. Barchester emphasizes person-centered care and hospitality, ensuring that every resident's needs and preferences are met with warmth and dedication. As a track record of being the only healthcare provider in the UK accredited as one of the best companies to work for, Barchester offers career growth and development opportunities for its staff, valuing their contribution toward creating a caring and professional atmosphere. With a future-forward approach and several new build homes in development, Barchester aims to enhance and broaden its role as a trusted and leading name in healthcare services. ### Details - Date posted: 12 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £16.25 an hour - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1515794969 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Swindon, SN5 0AD, 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 ## 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 of working with fresh seasonal food, 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.