Chef - Bank

TN United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Bank Chef to join their team, focusing on fresh seasonal food and quality-driven service. This role offers a unique opportunity to work without split shifts, ensuring a better work-life balance while delivering exceptional culinary experiences. As part of a leading healthcare provider, you will collaborate with residents to create personalized menus, manage kitchen operations, and inspire a dedicated team. Join this innovative firm for long-term career growth and the chance to showcase your talent at prestigious hospitality awards.

Benefits

Work-life balance with weekends off

Free learning and development opportunities

Holiday, retail, and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Personable approach with genuine interest in residents’ wellbeing.
• Experience in leading and inspiring a team.

Responsibilities

• Help manage the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Assist in leading and motivating a team.

Skills

Team Leadership

Nutrition Knowledge

HACCP Understanding

Experience with Fresh Seasonal Food

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Bank Chef at Barchester

Are you a qualified chef looking to work with fresh seasonal food, with the opportunity to have a better work-life balance and make your work meaningful?

As a Bank Chef at Barchester, you will have the chance to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long weeks. You will assist the Head Chef in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus while working with residents to tailor menus to their preferences. We pride ourselves on providing person-centred hospitality across all our services and seek warm, motivated, and passionate chefs who are committed to quality.

Barchester is one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, operating over 224 homes and hospitals nationwide. We are continuously reinvesting and expanding, with several new builds opening soon. Join the Barchester family for long-term career growth and opportunities for ambitious chefs who uphold the highest standards.

We are also the only healthcare provider in the UK to be accredited as one of the best companies to work for.

Essential Requirements:

• A personable and warm approach with a genuine interest in residents’ wellbeing
• Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent
• Experience in helping lead and inspire a team
• A good understanding of nutrition
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food
• The ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our home
• Good understanding of HACCP

Key Responsibilities:

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

Rewards and Benefits:

• Work-life balance with working days and alternate weekends off
• Free learning and development opportunities
• 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 passionate about cooking and eager to be part of a quality-driven company that celebrates life, Barchester is the place for you.