Casual Kitchen Chef: Flexible Hours & Fresh Seasonal Menus

Barchester Healthcare; Poynton; On-site; GBP 13,776,000 - 19,286,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Learning & development

Staff discounts

Hospitality awards opportunity

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Bank Chef to support across our care homes. This casual, part-time role focuses on delivering hotel/restaurant standards using fresh seasonal ingredients, while avoiding long shifts.

You will work with residents to tailor menus and uphold high quality under HACCP guidelines. Join a leading UK healthcare provider known for staff development, flexible working, and a friendly, resident-focused kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Personable and warm approach with residents’ wellbeing in mind.
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent.
• Experience leading and inspiring a team.
• Good understanding of nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef in kitchen operations in their absence.
• Prepare and use fresh seasonal produce to create high-quality dishes.
• Create a warm, efficient and welcoming environment in the home.
• Work within budget and controls.
• Complete regular kitchen audits and maintain standards.
• Manage stock control and ordering.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver consistent meals.

Skills

People skills

Nutrition awareness

Fresh seasonal produce

HACCP knowledge

Team leadership

Budget management

Training and development

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a passionate Bank Chef to support across our care homes. This casual, part-time role focuses on delivering hotel/restaurant standards using fresh seasonal ingredients, while avoiding long shifts.

You will work with residents to tailor menus and uphold high quality under HACCP guidelines. Join a leading UK healthcare provider known for staff development, flexible working, and a friendly, resident-focused kitchen culture.