Bank Chef - Fresh Menus, Nutritious Cuisine, Flexible Hours

Barchester Healthcare; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Learning & development

Discounts

Hospitality Awards

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a qualified chef for a casual, part-time Bank Chef role across Lancashire homes. You will work with fresh seasonal food, enjoy better work life balance, and support the Head Chef in delivering hospital-standard menus tailored to residents.

You will lead with warmth, help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, work within budget, conduct audits, manage stock, and inspire a team to maintain high quality, nutrition-focused meals.

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach focused on residents' wellbeing.
• Proven City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Experience leading and inspiring a team.
• Good understanding of nutrition and healthy menus.
• Experience cooking with fresh seasonal produce.
• Ability to create a welcoming, homely environment.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Prepare high-quality dishes using fresh produce while maintaining standards.
• Create a warm, efficient, and enjoyable kitchen environment.
• Work within budget and control costs.
• Complete regular audits of kitchen operations.
• Assist in leading and motivating a kitchen team.

Skills

People skills

Nutrition knowledge

Fresh seasonal food experience

Team leadership

HACCP understanding

Welcoming environment

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a qualified chef for a casual, part-time Bank Chef role across Lancashire homes. You will work with fresh seasonal food, enjoy better work life balance, and support the Head Chef in delivering hospital-standard menus tailored to residents.

You will lead with warmth, help manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, work within budget, conduct audits, manage stock, and inspire a team to maintain high quality, nutrition-focused meals.