Bank Chef: Fresh Seasonal Menus & Flexible Hours

Barchester Healthcare; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Free learning and development

Discounts

Hospitality Awards

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Bank Chef to deliver hotel/restaurant standards using fresh seasonal food, with flexible, part-time hours and a better work-life balance.

You will assist the Head Chef, tailor menus for residents, lead a small team when needed, manage stock and audits, and help create a warm, welcoming kitchen across our care homes. This role supports growth and quality in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach with genuine interest in residents' wellbeing.
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
• Experience in leading and inspiring a team.
• Good understanding of nutrition.
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food.
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment in 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 and wholesome dishes.
• 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.

Skills

Personable and warm approach

Experience in leading and inspiring a팀

Good understanding of nutrition

Experience with fresh seasonal food

Ability to create a warm and welcoming

HACCP knowledge

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Bank Chef to deliver hotel/restaurant standards using fresh seasonal food, with flexible, part-time hours and a better work-life balance.

You will assist the Head Chef, tailor menus for residents, lead a small team when needed, manage stock and audits, and help create a warm, welcoming kitchen across our care homes. This role supports growth and quality in a supportive environment.