Bank Chef (Flexible, Part-Time) - Fresh, Nutritious Menus

Barchester Healthcare; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 1,378,000 - 1,929,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Learning and development

Discounts on retail and leisure

Hospitality Awards participation

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Bank Chef in Newport to prepare nutritious, flavoursome meals using fresh seasonal produce. You’ll support the Head Chef, help tailor menus to residents, and foster a warm, welcoming kitchen environment across our homes.

Join a healthcare leader recognised for quality and staff development, with opportunities to grow and work-life balance through flexible, part-time shifts within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
• A good understanding of nutrition.
• Experience in helping lead and inspire a team.
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food.
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within the home.
• Good understanding of HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high quality dishes.
• Help create a warm, efficient and fun environment.
• Work within budget.
• Complete regular audits.
• Manage stock control.
• Assist in leading and motivating a team.

Skills

Team leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Fresh seasonal food

HACCP

Warm, welcoming environment

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Bank Chef in Newport to prepare nutritious, flavoursome meals using fresh seasonal produce. You’ll support the Head Chef, help tailor menus to residents, and foster a warm, welcoming kitchen environment across our homes.

Join a healthcare leader recognised for quality and staff development, with opportunities to grow and work-life balance through flexible, part-time shifts within a supportive team.