Part-Time Bank Chef — Fresh Seasonal Menus & Work‑Life Balance

Barchester Healthcare; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance

Free learning and development

Discounts on retail and leisure

Hospitality Awards exposure

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a qualified chef for a casual, part-time Bank Chef role across its homes. You will work with fresh seasonal ingredients to deliver nutritious, flavoursome dishes in a welcoming environment.

You will support the Head Chef, tailor menus to residents, and help maintain high standards with healthy, balanced meals while adhering to budget and safety practices. This role offers flexibility and balance.

Qualifications

• Must hold City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or equivalent.
• Experience leading and inspiring a team.
• Strong understanding of nutrition and HACCP.
• Experience working with fresh seasonal food.
• Personable and warm approach focused on resident wellbeing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Personable and warm approach

City & Guilds / NVQ / SVQ or eqv.

Lead and inspire a team

Understanding of nutrition

Fresh seasonal food

Warm welcoming environment

HACCP knowledge

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 its homes. You will work with fresh seasonal ingredients to deliver nutritious, flavoursome dishes in a welcoming environment.

You will support the Head Chef, tailor menus to residents, and help maintain high standards with healthy, balanced meals while adhering to budget and safety practices. This role offers flexibility and balance.