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Chef - Bank

Barchester Healthcare

Tewkesbury, GL20 8US

Salary

£18.75

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

14 October 2026

44 days left

In plain English

What this job actually involves

As a Bank Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you'll work part-time, creating menus with the Head Chef and helping to deliver hotel/restaurant standards. You'll work with fresh seasonal food and have a chance to make a difference in residents' lives. This role suits motivated, passionate chefs who value quality and flexibility.

What you'll need

  • You need a City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent in cooking, and experience in leading a team.
  • You should have a good understanding of nutrition and HACCP.
  • You'll need to be able to manage a kitchen, work within budget, and complete regular audits.
  • You should have experience working with fresh seasonal food and creating a welcoming environment.
  • You'll need to be able to work independently and make decisions in the Head Chef's absence.

How to boost your chances

  • Consider taking a food safety course to improve your HACCP knowledge.
  • Highlight your experience in leading a team and creating a positive kitchen environment.
  • Emphasize your passion for working with fresh seasonal food and creating nutritious meals.
  • Make sure to review the job description carefully and be prepared to discuss your experience and skills in an interview.
  • Think about how your values align with Barchester's commitment to person-centred hospitality.

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Job description

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 matte...

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 UK's leading healthcare providers, with over 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to 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.

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 260 homes and hospitals across the country. We are consistently reinvesting and growing, with several more new build homes due open to 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

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Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of nursing and residential care in the UK. They operate over 260 homes and hospitals across the country, providing quality care and services to their residents. The company is known for its dedication to delivering high standards and investing in its facilities and staff. Barchester is committed to growth and expansion, with new build homes planned to join their expanding portfolio. They pride themselves on offering great career development opportunities and a supportive workplace environment. Additionally, they have been recognized as one of the best companies to work for in the UK, emphasizing their commitment to employee satisfaction and quality service delivery.

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.

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

15 August 2026

Last checked

18 August 2026

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